A rug pad will extend the life of your area rug by providing a smooth, supportive base in addition to preventing you from slipping and sliding on hard surfaces. If you have wood, ceramic, slate, linoleum, or marble floors, a rug pad will maintain the placement of your area rug. It reduces wear and tear on your wool rugs, absorbs impact, and reduces noise. Before putting your rug pad down, please ensure that the floor is even and has no rough patches.

There are different features and fabrications available in a rug pad. An Oriental rug pad is made of duragen rubber and fabric, is approximately ¼ inch thick, and designed for hard or uneven surfaces or carpet. Another option is high quality polyester fabric coated with a high-grade vinyl compound. This type of rug pad can be custom cut to fit any rug size and combines maximum cushioning with maximum non-slip qualities. It will also inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold, and mildew. A rug pad featuring a needle-punched fabric with textured waffle-backing improves gripping power and insulation on hard surface floors and carpets. A good rug pad made of a woven polyester fabric coated with a special poly-vinyl compound will not stain, discolor, or stick to flooring or rugs. It is mold and mildew proof as well as being flame retardant. A rug pad hand washes easily and should be laid flat to air dry.

Hide the irregularities or grout lines in stone or tile floors with a good quality rug pad. It provides a solid base that will reduce rug puckering around furniture legs and supports thin or fine rugs. A rug pad will provide additional comfort underfoot, keep your rug safely in place, and will not harm your rugs or your floors. It will help with vacuuming by providing increased air flow and working with your vacuum cleaner to remove dirt, thereby extending the life of your area rug.