Non Slip Rug Pads: What They Do

Every rug needs a rug pad and there is no question that for smaller rugs

, hallway rugs and any rug that tends to slip, a quality non slip and non skid rug pad is best. This type of rug pad is referred to be a few names. Non slip rug pads can be called non skid rug pads, hold rug pads, rubber rug pad, cushioned non slip rug pad, move not rug pad and more. All of these names usually refer to a rug pad that keeps rugs from moving on top of the surface they are used on.

In the world of non slip rug pads, there are rubber non slip rug pads, organic non slip rug pads, plastic non slip rug pads and nylon non slip rug pads. There are non slip rug pads that have a waffle looking design that range anywhere from being almost paper thin to almost 1/4 of an inch thick. While most of these non slip rug pads work at first in holding your rug, it is only a matter of time before the pad shows its true colors.

A quality non slip rug pad has a few functions. First, the main function is to add safety by keeping rugs from slipping. Small rugs, hallway runners

and even larger rugs can slide for some reasons. The proper non slip rug padding can keep rugs in place, making for a safer and more comfortable home. No one wants to walk down their hallway everyday and see their runner rug shifted everytime. The proper non slip rug pad keeps rugs in place and eliminates the need to bend down and continually straighten the rug. The non slip factor plays a big role in keeping your family safe. Children, adults and house guests walking or running will be safer with the right non slip rug pad holding your rug in place. When it comes to vacuuming, a non slip rug pad can dramatically help by keeping your rug in place during the vacuuming. As for the protection of your rug, non slip rug pads, like other rug pads, prolong the life of your rug by taking the shock of the pressure sustained with normal use. The padding acts as a barrier between the rug and the floor and reduces much stress for the back of your rug.

I am often told that a person bought a non slip rug pad from a mass marketed store and after a month they would vacuum their rug and notice that the non slip pad was leaving a mark on their floor. In most cases, this mark is described as a grid design, duplicating the actual design of the non slip rug pad. This happens often and this is why one should be careful of which type of non slip rug pad to buy.

If you want your non slip rug pad to perform for years and not harm your floor, be sure to buy one that is at least 1/4 of an inch thick. The important thing to know about non slip pads damaging your floors is to make sure the pad does not have a spray on it. Non slip rug pads with sprayed on applications are the ones that mark floors. It is this spray that wears off of the pad and transfers to the floor. Organic non slip rug pads and solid rubber non slip rug pads do not contain any sprays and have been known to last for several years while being safe for your floors.

Rug Pad Corner, http://www.rugpadcorner.com, offers two non slip rug pads. One is a jute and real rubber combination and the other is a 1/4 inch organic polymer. There are other stores offering quality non slip rug pads as well and it is worth your time to take the extra precaution in buying the right non slip rug pad. Try to avoid the paper thin ones as these do not have a good reputation with hardwood floors. The small investment you make today will prove to save you extra money and stress in the future. Keep your rugs, floors and family safe with peace of mind.

by: lucsta

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