Carpet Padding
Cushion or padding is a critical flooring component. It's the
foundation for your carpet, responsible for enhancing both comfort
and durability. For this reason, we suggest changing out your old
pad when changing your carpet and going with an 8lb pad.
The right padding will:
The wrong padding will:
Cushion or padding is a critical flooring component. It's the
foundation for your carpet, responsible for enhancing both comfort
and durability. For this reason, we suggest changing out your old
pad when changing your carpet and going with an 8lb pad.
The right padding will:
 | Absorb the constant pressure of foot traffic | |
| Keep the carpet from matting down and looking worn | |
| Add insulation | |
| Reduce noise |
The wrong padding will:
| Cause wrinkling and buckling | |
| Trigger the carpet to separate from the backing or pull apart at | |
| the seams | ||
| Break down the carpet | |
| Invalidate the warranty | |
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Related Links
- Carpet Main Page
- Hardwood Floor
- Tile
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