A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad.
Rug pad cut to size.
Step 1 measure the rug that you plan to place the area rug pad under if you do not know the size.
This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.
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A rug pad is essential to keeping your rug attractive and to extend the life of your rug.
Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.
No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed.
Then fold back the area rug and cut an additional inch or two inches off the rug pad so that the edges of the rug will easily taper to the floor.
Rug pads extend the life of the rug keeping it ventilated and separated from the floor.
Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing.
Take a measurement down both the length and across the width of the rug.
For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10.
Dual surface felted rug pad all surface adds cushion prevents slippage all surface adds cushion prevents slippage bunching and wrinkles will not stain nor discolor your floors can be cut with scissors to trim to size.
Starting vertically use the stitching on the sides of the area rug as a guide and cut through the area rug pad.
Do not include any decorative ends such as tassels.
Custom cut rug pads.
All you need to do is enter your rug s dimensions before adding your product to the cart.
Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size before placing it.