One of the best features of a carpet is its feel or comfort that one gets due to its soft and soothing texture. Its softness enables us to even sleep on it. Having said that, it needs to be realized by people that such texture, softness and comfort are all primarily attributable to the thick padding this is underneath the vibrant and soft fabric on which we walk and lie down. So if your carpet does not feel soft or is not comfortable to walk or sit on, then you have not checked its padding at the time you purchased it.
Hence, it is imperative to comprehend the different types and qualities of carpet padding available in the market and their corresponding prices and the level of comfort they provide in each case.
Many of us must have seen and experienced first hand the feel of carpet which has no or little padding underneath. In such cases, there is hardly any feel to the carpet and there will not be much difference that you can figure out underneath your feet. The hardness of the surface will be quite akin to that of a floor or a normal leveled surface. This will make your carpet unsuited for lying down or resting and will not be comfortable at all. Such carpets are not designed with abodes or residential places in mind since in such places you require thick padding based carpets which are safer for children to play or sleep or for people to walk on with the requisite and patent comfort that a carpet is renowned for.
Another important aspect of having a good quality and rather thick padding underneath your carpet is that it provides protection to the carpet from usual wear and tear due to usage. Hence, places and areas which are commonly used and frequently visited should not put in carpets without padding as they will not run for long. Only thick padded carpets are long lasting no matter which part of the house you use it in. The reason being that thin carpets without padding would rub against the hard and at times rough surface of the floor or cement and cause the carpet to deteriorate from underneath.
Hence, the durability of a carpet (no matter what its texture or design) will be heavily reliant on its appropriate and thick padding to give you the requisite comfort.