Eco plush made from 100 recycled felt provides luxurious cushioning for large rugs and is completely safe to use with all types of laminate flooring.
Do you need a pad under an area rug on laminate floors.
And the area rug provides cushioning for the carpet so that it too will last longer.
Not just any pad will do though.
A pad underneath an area rug is well worth the investment for both safety purposes and to help that rug stay exactly where you want it.
If you don t have an area rug pad you are likely to damage your hardwood floors underneath by scratches discoloration and or wearing the finish down.
There do appear to be some rugs which have soft backing which might not need a pad.
For the record i do love our floors and would purchase wide plank vinyl again.
An area rug on its own slips easily when stepped upon especially on smooth floors such as hardwood or laminates.
For laminate floors this makes choosing the right rug pad much easier because we offer cushioned rug pads that don t contain any rubber.
The only two pads i recommend for luxury vinyl flooring are anchor grip if you need grip to keep rugs in place and eco plush if you have a larger rug.
Keep in mind that this 100 heat pressed felt product is not a non slip pad.
We tested three mesh rug pads and this was the only one.
Why you need padding underneath an area rug.
Some laminate flooring manufacturers recommend using only natural rubber rug pads under rugs while others ban the use of rubber on laminate flooring.
On smooth laminate floors that s a safety precaution that can prevent a painful fall for someone in the family.
An area rug is a great way to add a little warmth under foot atop a cool hardwood floor.
Having this information can help you narrow down the type of rug and or liner you should use on your laminate flooring.
If you have a low profile door or if you keep a rug outdoors or in a damp area we recommend the rug pad usa super lock natural rug pad.
Many area rugs have rubber or latex backing to prevent them from slipping.