American Rug Pad Information

Our Mission, AmericanRugPad was started as a business to supply the best functional rug pad products to the marketplace at discount prices. Our experienced staff has been involved in the Area Rug and Rug Pad industry for a combined 40+ years. We have gained valuable experience with rugs and rug pad products. We offer only the most functional pad products that satisfy all of the reasons why you need a rug pad. We hope you enjoy our products. ur Philosophy, We believe rug pads need to provide 3 main functions. For one, they need to hold the rug in place on the floor. Two, they need to provide a cushioned support under the rug. Third, they need to protect the floor underneath from harm. Finding a pad that can provide all 3 of the main functions we describe can be a challenge. Our Products,For a rug pad that fits all 3 of the main functions we describe for a pad, we have developed the "Dense Felt" pad. It is a felted material that has been needlepunched using the same fibers used for making carpet. It has a backing that is made with natural rubber which provides non-slip properties to hold the rug in place. It has a thickness of 1/4" to provide cushioned support under the rug. There are no issues with the "Dense Felt" harming the floor, because we are using natural rubber for the backing. It is also an Ideal rug pad for use on carpet flooring. To properly install over carpet, reverse the rug pad with the rubber side against the rug. For hard surface flooring, the rubber side should be on the floor The "Dense Felt" pad will keep the rug from buckling which is a common problem for rugs over carpet. It will also protect the carpet from possible transfer of color from the rug to the carpet. The Dense Felt is a very functional and highly versatile rug pad due to it being recommended for both hard surface and carpet flooring.Another product that we developed is called the "All Felt" rug pad. This is a newer item created based on feedback received from customers. It consist of 100% fiber that is 1/2" thick and it has no ...