Cutting A Rug Pad To Size

No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed.

Cutting a rug pad to size.

Oftentimes it s difficult to find a rug pad that is the exact match in size with your area rug. 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. Score the dimensions with a carpeting knife. Use the ruler and the markings you just made to score an outline of the rugs new size with a carpeting knife.

Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing. Step 1 measure the rug that you plan to place the area rug pad under if you do not know the size. Rug pads extend the life of the rug keeping it ventilated and separated from the floor. Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size before placing it.

Take a measurement down both the length and across the width of the rug.