Top 6 Reasons You Should Invest in a Rug Pad
While not nearly as exciting or as beautiful as a natural fiber area rug, the humble rug pad is actually quite important. A relatively inexpensive add-on to your area rug purchase, a rug pad serves several valuable purposes. Here are the top six:
Underfoot comfort
The extra cushion a rug pad provides makes your area rug softer and more comfortable to walk on. And, as an added bonus, it also adds a bit of thickness to flatweave area rugs.
Floor protection
A rug pad adds a layer of protection for the floor beneath it, both from scratches and indentations from heavy furniture.
Safety
A rug pad prevents potential tripping hazards from your area rug sliding on the floor or curling up at the edges.
Noise Reduction
Because it absorbs impact noise, a rug pad helps make your space quieter.
Insulation
A rug pad insulates your space from the cold of the flooring below.
Rug protection
And last, but certainly not least, a quality rug pad helps to extend your area rug's life by reducing the friction between the rug and the floor, protecting its natural fibers.
At Natural Rug Co., we offer round and rectangular rug pads in a variety of sizes. They are premium quality and made from recycled polyester. In addition, our non-slip latex and polyester felt rug pads are reversible and can be used on both hard floors and carpet.
So if you're thinking of purchasing a new area rug, or already own an area rug without a pad, we highly recommend considering investing in a humble but very beneficial rug pad. You'll be glad you did.