The Best Rug Pads + What to Look For, With Reviews
Best for Extra Cushioning
Best Features: - non-slip rug pad with 1/4 inch thickness to hold thicker rugs - has other sizes for smaller rugs
Size: 92.13"W x 116.14"D x 0.25"H
The Rug Pad Test: "This rug pad has a felt-like feel, so in addition to acting as a buffer between hard floors and the rug, it provides a touch of extra softness." - Emilie Navarro, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Great rug pad. Fits my big rug perfectly and kept the rug in place. Would buy again." - Linh D
Shop Comfort Hold >Best for a Stronger Grip
Best Features: - slim and great for thinner rugs
Size: 103.94"W x 140.16"D x 0.001"H
The Rug Pad Test: "This material is a synthetic backing designed to cling to a rug, so it's grippier than felt rug pads. This definitely checks off all the boxes for a pad to help prevent bunching, wrinkling and tripping hazards." - Emilie Navarro, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Easily cut this down to the size that I needed for the rug that I got. Works well to keep the rug from slipping on laminates." - A Public Name
Shop Sure Hold >Best for High Traffic
Best Features: -polyester - other sizes available
Size: 103.94"W x 140.16"D x 0.001"H
The Rug Pad Test: "Great for high-traffic areas, Sure Hold will help create a more stable rug on wood floors. Another great benefit to this product is that you can cut it down to your rug's size and shape." - Emilie Navarro, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Very soft, cleans nicely (have small kids), love the color and the quality." - Pigeon 3
Best Overall
Best Features: - non-skid rug pad
Size: 92.13"W x 116.14"D x 0.25"H
The Rug Pad Test: "Easy to clean, with a vacuum (without roller). The feel of it under an area rug really heightens the rug's comfort, to the point where many customers didn't know what they were missing!" - Emilie Navarro, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Added comfort for under our rug. Enables lots of padding for kid play!" - CMat3
What material is best for a rug pad?
What is the best pad to use under an area rug?
- For Hardwood Floors: A dual-surface rug pad made with felt and rubber backing is highly recommended for wood floors. It offers both cushioning and non-slip properties, protecting your floors from scratches.
- For Tile and Stone Floors: A area rug pad made with rubber works best as it serves as a gripper, preventing any slipping.
- For Carpeted Floors: Felt is the rug pad to use as it can provide additional cushioning without the need for a non-slip feature.
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