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What a rug pad actually does
Hard floors are everywhere in Valley homes, so area rugs are too. A rug lying directly on tile, stone or wood takes the full force of every footstep, with nothing beneath it to cushion the blow. That crushes the face fibers, the part of the rug that carries its color and design, and shortens the rug’s life.
A good pad takes some of that wear instead. Depending on the pad, it also stops the rug from sliding, adds comfort underfoot, and keeps a rough rug backing from scratching a wood floor or dulling polished stone.
Do you need one?
It depends on the rug, the floor and the traffic.
- A rug that slides on tile or stone needs a pad for grip
- A thick hand-made rug in a busy room benefits from the cushion
- A rug with a rough backing should not sit directly on wood or polished stone
- A rug on Saltillo or other uneven tile wears quickly without one
- A thin, flat-woven rug may look wrong on a thick pad, so a thinner one is the better choice
We will not tell every customer to buy a pad. We will tell you when one would help. Having the rug washed as well? See rug cleaning.
How We Make Your Rug Pad
Measure the Rug
We work from the exact size of the rug body. Fringe is not measured, because fringe does not need padding.
Sized 1.5 Inches In
The pad is made 1.5 inches smaller than the rug on every side, so the edge slopes gently to the floor and the pad stays out of sight.
Cut From the Roll
We stock quality pad on a large roll. Your piece is rolled out, marked to its exact dimensions, and cut along a straight edge.
Rolled & Ready
The finished pad is rolled and bagged for pickup or delivery. It arrives ready to lay under the rug.
What to expect when you order a pad
What we need from you
The length and width of the rug, not counting the fringe, and the kind of floor it sits on. For a round or unusual shape, give us the measurements at the widest points. If the rug is with us for washing, we can measure it ourselves.
Turnaround
Pads are cut to order. As one example, an order placed late on a Friday was ready for pickup on Saturday morning. Ask when you call and we will tell you when yours will be ready.
Honest limits
A pad reduces wear; it does not stop it, and it does not replace vacuuming, rotating the rug and having it washed. Thin rubber waffle pads sold in home-improvement stores help with slipping but add little comfort. Thick foam is comfortable but can be a trip hazard and make a rug sit high. We will help you choose a pad that suits the rug and the room.
From our job files
See a pad being measured and cut in Rug Pad Production, and read why rug pads are important for the longer explanation.
