Rug pads and its various home improvement uses

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Every home has a rug on their living room floors. Rugs provide a room with coziness and ambience. You should therefore see to it that the rugs are in good shape with proper maintenance.

Rug pads are used to care for the rugs as well as for the floors it covers. They prevent wrinkling, slipping and sliding of the rugs as well as giving supportive bases.

You should consider placing rug pads when the rug is to cover hard surfaces like wood, stone, tile or brick. This would add comfort and also cushions from uneven surfaces beneath the rug. The pad's surface area should be less than the rug it covers.

Not only do rug pads maintain the durability of the rugs but they are also used for safety purposes like prevention of slips. They are also good for absorbing noise, moisture and impact of feet as well.

Rug pads also helps in vacuuming since it increases the flow of air and helps in removing the dirt thereby increasing the lifespan of the rug.

Rug pads are made of different materials. Some are made of plastic, rubber or foam. However, you should take note of the approved ones for each type of flooring it covers.

Since some materials stain the floors especially hardwoods, rug pads made of poly vinyl compounds are best for hardwood floors. They are also mildew and mold proof and fire retardant.

For laminate flooring, it is best to use thin natural pads to add cushion and prevent skidding.

For tile flooring and other vinyl tile planks, you can use thicker rubber pads since it has a stronger grip and stays smooth and in place. It does not crumble too.

When rugs are placed over carpets, you can use rug pads with thin polyester fabric coated with adhesive. This will prevent bleeding the dark color of the rug into the lighter carpet.

Rug pads are easily obtained in hardware and in stores; they can also be customized to their desired size and cut according to customer's preference.

As rug pads prove to be useful and economical, there are other pads for home improvements like mattress pads which are important elements in keeping your bed in good shape. They are also protective and keep the sheets in place.

Dining room table pads can protect your table and prevents spills. It can also offer protection from heat, dents and moisture.

These pads protect and safeguard your home materials. They are not only effective in maintaining longer lifespan but also for aesthetic purposes.


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