How To Fit A Rug Pad

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.

How to fit a rug pad.

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. Whether you choose individual rugs or a stylish runner keep it about 6 inches away from the cabinets. If your rug doesn t have a slip resistant backing a rug pad can help prevent slips and falls. 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.

It may read 9 feet by 12 feet but the actual size could be smaller due to binding and rug making processes. Like the cushion under a wall to wall carpet a good rug pad helps to protect the area rug from wear and tear by absorbing the majority of the impact from foot traffic the pad is designed to compress and bounce back even a firm pad will do this slightly which takes the strain off of the rug fibers. Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size. 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 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. Smooth down any air bubbles that might be trapped between the pad and the area rug. Wait 1 2 days before trimming.

Rug sizes are usually rounded off to the nearest whole standard size. The right rug makes a great first impression. 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. Using the washi tape as a guide roll out your area rug pad and place the area rug directly on top.