Rubber Carpet Pads

Carpet pads are a carpet’s life and soul. Carpet padding can make all of the difference in how the carpeting feels to your feet and legs, and in the life of your carpet. A good quality carpet pad can make a carpet feel plusher than it actually is. Carpet pads extend the life of your carpet by reducing wear and tear.

There are several different materials that you can find in carpet padding. Amongst these, rubber carpet pads are a popular choice. They come in two main varieties and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Read on to find out more about these two varieties of rubber carpet padding.

Waffle rubber pads

• Have you got a new carpet and are looking for carpet pads that are not too expensive? Waffle rubbers pads are often chosen because of their lower price range and easy availability.
• They are so named because of a waffled weave. The weave generates air spaces that provide a cushioning layer beneath the carpet. Thus, the carpet feels soft under your feet.
• Generally, in carpet pads a half inch cushion is considered sufficient. The half inch waffle rubber pad, though not the best choice available, may serve its purpose. However, if you have purchased an expensive carpet you should opt for a heavier carpet pad.
• A few decades back the commercially available waffle rubber pads disintegrated easily and their purchase was often regretted. Fortunately, over the years their quality has improved substantially. The present day waffle rubber pads last longer and work better.

Flat rubber pads

Flat rubber pads occupy a position of prestige amongst carpet cushions. They are more expensive than waffle rubber pads and other common carpet pads like bonded urethane. A drawback is that you may not find them in every flooring store. If you have an expensive carpet such as Berber, flat rubber pads are just what the doctor ordered. Do not hesitate to invest in expensive flat rubber pads because they will increase the life of your carpet by several years. While most carpet pads do not outlive the carpet, flat rubber pads do. A sufficiently thick flat rubber pad such as one of 19-22 pound density might even work for a second installation. If you believe in investing money wisely flat rubber pads are a sound investment

Rubber pads whether waffle or flat are an environmentally friendly option. If you are a part of the green brigade opt for rubber pads instead of synthetic foam ones. Rubber is a natural product obtained from rubber trees. The manufacture of rubber carpet pads does not employ non renewable resources like petroleum. Also unlike several other carpet pads rubber pads do not release harmful volatile substances. Thus, you get to breathe cleaner air.

Carpet pads are an investment in prolonging the life of your carpet. If chosen wisely a carpet pad recoups your investment many times over by ensuring superior performance and life of your expensive carpet. Carpet pads protect the carpet as they absorb most of the pressure that falls on the carpet. They also prevent the carpet from getting damaged by abrasion due to direct contact with the hard sub floor. The carpet pad must be neither too hard nor too soft. A hard carpet pad will not protect the carpet adequately and a soft pad will not be able to absorb the force exerted by footfalls and moving objects on the carpet. At Contempo Floor Coverings you can select the best rubber carpet pad for your carpet. Our wide selection of carpet and other flooring choices like hardwood flooring, vinyl, leather and marmoleum and professional installation services ensure that you get the biggest bang for your buck.

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