A properly padded rug will feel softer on the feet look better to the eye and last longer than a rug with no padding.
Is it bad to not put padding under carpet.
No room with a rug is complete unless you ve found the right rug pad.
In fact it might even be worse for your home.
However to fit well padding needs to be fitted and placed perfectly on each stair tread so it doesn t slip around under the fabric of the runner.
Pads under carpets in high traffic areas should not be so soft that they flatten out when stepped on thereby speeding up wear on the carpet.
Weight was rolled over fibers 20 000 times.
For wall to wall carpeting the pad should not be so.
The good news is most retailers know the padding thickness you need.
However proper padding will extend the life of your carpet assisting in protection from wear and tear.
Carpet tiles with padding are not the norm since plush underlayment can cause problems with installation or cause the tiles to lift.
Padding over 7 16 in thickness is not very installation friendly as the smoothedge is only 5 16 high and the carpet can pull back away from the wall causing a loose fitted section.
Carpet padding should be replaced when new carpet is installed.
While it s often an afterthought a rug pad is an important part of protecting your flooring and preserving your rug not to mention minimizing the chances of a slip and fall from a loose area rug.
Installing quality carpet padding under your new carpet will help it feel softer reduce noise and provide insulation.
Padding isn t an absolute necessity and installation can take place without it.
Thick padding may not be as durable and anything over 8 16 will cause installation problems.
Use a putty knife to scrape off any padding or glue left behind from previous padding installations.
It will also help extend the life of your carpet by reducing stress put on the carpet backing and fibers.
According to the independent textile testing service carpet without a carpet pad under it resulted in a 19 3 loss in thickness after a 150 lb.
But with padding thicker pad isn t always the best carpet padding.
However some carpet tiles do come with attached padding and other features that make them appropriate for use over concrete or in children s play areas.
In fact a carpet s warranty is often voided if you don t have correct padding placed under it at the time of installation.
