Rugs should not be bundled. Bunching is excellent for flowers. Many light, thin rugs can bunch up, causing a trip hazard in areas with high traffic, such as hallways, doors, bathrooms, and kitchens. The suitable rug pads can prevent bunching, tripping, and adding height to the rugs.
Hugging rugs will prevent them from bunching up and buckling. The mats should be held as close to the floor as possible.
Natural rubber, whether used alone or combined with felt to provide a solid floor covering and subtle cushioning, will hug your rug and bed and keep carpets flat and secure.
Rug pads that are non-slip and keep a low profile
Look for low-profile pads with a strong gripping force to prevent rug bunching. It is important to keep a low profile in high-traffic areas where raised rugs can cause tripping hazards. Rugs in hallways and doorways should also be kept as close to the floor as possible to allow doors to be opened. The Grip is essential. Natural rubber is the best material for non-slip grip pads. It’s long-lasting, eco-friendly, and safe. Natural rubber is much stronger than glues, plastics, or synthetic adhesives. It will not stick to the floor or rug surface or strip or stain. Heat-pressed felt is also long-lasting and, when combined with rubber, provides gripping power and cushioning.
RugPro is a solid rubber and felt pad with a thin design that is durable and prevents rug bunching or tripping. The rug pad is needle-punched with very small holes that allow the rug to breathe and improve airflow. The solid design provides the best protection for floors and makes vacuuming easier. It also helps to prolong the life of rugs by keeping them flat.
Nature’s Grip offers another low-profile option for rugs and runners, which must be flush with the floor. This eco-friendly option combines hand-woven organic fibers and natural rubber to maximize the stability of your rug, extend its lifespan, and protect your floors in an eco-friendly manner.
Super-Lock Natural is a great option for a subtle cushion to prevent bunching without adding height or bulk. This waffle pad is thin enough to allow rugs to be flush against the floor, but it also provides a cushioning effect that will not compress over time. Natural rubber is better than synthetic adhesives or plastic pads because it won’t outgas, stick, stain, or strip the floor.
Rug pads with added cushioning and non-slip backing
Contour Lock offers a little more cushion. This 1/8-inch thick heat-pressed rubber and felt pad provides moderate cushioning and a good grip without adding bulk. Contour-Lock offers great value in terms of a reliable grip and provides hints of cushioning. It is also durable enough to be used in areas with high traffic, where the risk of tripping increases.
Superior Lock can prevent rugs from clumping together in areas where a small lift is not a trip hazard. These pads combine the best of Grip and cushion. They use more felt and a gentle heating technique to create a non-slip surface with softer, thicker support. Contour-Lock pad combines a thick layer of felt with a non-slip natural rubber pad. The felt surface is needle-punched and offers extra comfort and softness in two thicknesses (1/4″ and 7/16″), while the rubber side grips the floor securely and prevents rugs from sliding, bunching, buckling, or wrinkling in any way.