Cut Rug Pad To Size

Custom cut rug pads.

Cut rug pad to size.

If your flooring is naturally smooth like hardwood or linoleum be sure to choose padding that grips it s easy to find pads that have textured rubber backings for extra traction. A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad. Measure the dimensions of your unique space. Material consider where the rug will go and how it will be used.

Step 1 measure the rug that you plan to place the area rug pad under if you do not know the size. Of space between the wall and the edge of your rug. For more on what size rug pad to get read our complete area rug size guide. Dual surface felted rug pad all surface adds cushion prevents slippage all surface adds cushion prevents slippage bunching and wrinkles will not stain nor discolor your floors can be cut with scissors to trim to size.

Most rug pads are easy to trim to your desired size and shape with regular household scissors. Then fold back the area rug and cut an additional inch or two inches off the rug pad so that the edges of the rug will easily taper to the floor. Starting vertically use the stitching on the sides of the area rug as a guide and cut through the area rug pad. Score the dimensions with a carpeting knife.

Measure twice buy once. Felt has a great density to it so a felt rug pad is helpful if you re most interested in noise reduction. Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing. Take a measurement down both the length and across the width of the rug.

Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size before placing it. Natural rubber pads have glue. All you need to do is enter your rug s dimensions before adding your product to the cart. Use the ruler and the markings you just made to score an outline of the rugs new size with a carpeting knife.

For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10. We offer stress free custom cut services on all of our rug pads free of charge. If you can t. Trim horizontally with fabric cutting scissors once you ve trimmed the.

If the rug is thin enough this process may actually succeed in cutting the rug but it will certainly score out an area for you to cut with shears. No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed. The best rug pads are made from natural materials. Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.

Natural rubber and felt are the most popular choices. Rug pads extend the life of the rug keeping it ventilated and separated from the floor. A bold color design or shape can add interest to any space. This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.

Be sure to allow 12 18. Add an accent a rug is a great way to add an accent to a room. A rug pad is essential to keeping your rug attractive and to extend the life of your rug.