How To Fit A Rug Pad

An area rug pad lies underneath the area rug between the bottom of the rug and the floor s surface.

How to fit a rug pad.

A rug pad also protects your flooring from premature scuffs and wear as well because the rug won t slide back and forth as you walk across it. Rug sizes are usually rounded off to the nearest whole standard size. The right rug makes a great first impression. How to choose rug pads the main things to consider when you re choosing this type of padding are the dimensions the thickness and the type of flooring in your home.

It may read 9 feet by 12 feet but the actual size could be smaller due to binding and rug making processes. The pad not only protects the surface of your floor but also helps keep the rug from sliding around on the floor which can prevent falls. Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size. Rugs in front of the sink or stove help ease pain in the feet legs and lower back.

Rug pads should always be hidden underneath the rug hence the need to make them smaller than the rug. Don t rely on the rug label for an accurate measurement. Wait 1 2 days before trimming. If you can live with a mismatched area rug and rug pad on the floor for a couple of days i strongly recommend this step.

If your rug doesn t have a slip resistant backing a rug pad can help prevent slips and falls. Using the washi tape as a guide roll out your area rug pad and place the area rug directly on top. This becomes the size of the rug pad itself leaving a large enough edge all the way around so that the rug pad will not be accidentally seen by yourself or guests. Placing the rug pad before you can put down the rug pad you will need to start by clearing out any furniture that can inhibit your full view of the space since having furniture.