The Three Things You Need to Know When Shopping for Carpet
If the proper padding is not used underneath the carpet
, the carpet warranty could be voided, so it is vitally important to use the correct padding. According to the Carpet Cushion Council, light traffic area carpet should have a minimum of 5 lbs and 3/8 inches thickness pad, and heavy traffic areas should a 6.5 lbs and 3/8 thickness pad. Pads should not exceed 7/16 inches in thickness, or it could cause the carpet to ripple.
The Three Things You Need to Know When Shopping for Carpet