Re: Have a question--about rugs

Puppy Galore · ‎10-21-2025

@WRXtoo wrote:
@wagirl
You should check with your manager to confirm what type of flooring it is. If LVP, many rug pads and rug backings can actually damage the floor (cause staining). Rubber and one other I can't remember are bad (whether natural or not). That rug pad website mentioned up thread has some advice/explanation and a product it sells that is safe.

LVP manufacturers have specific warnings due to these issues.

@WRXtoo

Same thing happened to me, my floors were stained, when I sold the house I had to give a credit to the home buyers. I learned the hard way.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I did go to the pad website listed here and saw that as the rug I have coming doesn't really need a non slip--being as big as it is--that a pad more for comfort is what I need. but will wait until it gets here to see what I should get. Want more for cushiness than slippage--I think?! Should be here Monday------

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@wagirl - it looks like I'm late to the conversation. We are in the process right now and there are things to be aware of. Failure to use the right pad (or not) could have an eventual impact on your lease/security deposit if the floor surface gets damaged.

Some people like a rug with a pad for added cushion and some don’t, that’s just personal preference. Area rugs can sometimes have a rough uncoated underside that will scratch the surface of the floor underneath. Then there are those that have a non-skid backing. Not all non-skid backing is safe for all floors. Be sure to investigate what the backing is made of as some can discolor of the flooring underneath due to the chemicals used to make each surface react with one another. Years ago we had linoleum with a white background that turned yellow from a latex backed area rug. When you’re shopping online, you can look for a clear statement that the non-skid is safe for your floor or ask the AI thing.

We’re redoing several floors right now. The kitchen will have a waterproof hardwood laminate. I ordered an area rug with a non-skid backing to go under our kitchen table but I also ordered a thin felt pad without any non-skid to go underneath it. I’m counting on the weight of the table to hold it in place.

Good luck.

Luv2Dnce · ‎02-07-2024

It depends of how the wool rug is made. Sometimes they already have a material that protects the bottom of the rug, You won't have to worry about it, ruining your floors.

Although, if only part of the rug is going to be anchored down by furniture, and you will be walking on it a lot, you can consider a very thin rug pad that will protect the floors, help soundproof for anyone who's living underneath you. You can also purchase carpet tape that you can get from Amazon. Just put a little bit in the corners underneath the carpet that aren't anchored down and you should be fine. This is very sticky adhesive tape so you don't need much and need to be careful when you go to remove the rug. If you have LVP, you do not want to remove the finish off the top from the tape.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch --thanks for the info. I am leaning towards a felted pad that has no rubber with it--is non skid as suggested for the 8 x 10 rug I ordered. There will be furniture on the rug so think it shouldn't slip or slide --a sofa and 2 leather arm chairs as well as a coffee table. The rug I have coming is a wool one so want to protect the rug and the floor. The pad is good on wood, laminate, LVP. Also no noxious fumes or materials either. Think I will wait until it comes to really decide what pad I need. Not sure how thick the rug is and not sure how thick I want the pad either. I got this info from rug pad usa. Says I will get the rug on Monday!

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

Yay---get my new rug today-----maybe??? sometimes early delivery is iffy--was supposed to get here Monday.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

OH hurray!!! Got my new area rug yesterday instead of Monday and that baby --is heavy!!! Of course it is still rolled up-- was a chore to drag it in and out of the way for now. It is quite thick itself so I ordered a 1/4 inch felt pad that will be here on Wednesday. Now I have to figure out how roll it out and where to put the furniture before. Also need to vacuum and maybe even mop the bare floors first---didn't really think about that --was a light bulb event!!! at 3 in the morning!! But my DS is coming over next weekend so am sure he will help out.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I hope you love it, @wagirl.

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

I have had hardwood floors with area rugs for years. I never used pads except for one time. The carpet always slipped off and it was a bit of a tripping hazard. And they are foam and break down over time. Yuk. Yes, the wood does discolor a little under the rug but that would happen anyway. They try to sell you padding by telling you it preserves the carpet. Nope. Never had a problem.

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

@bargainsgirl wrote:
I have had hardwood floors with area rugs for years. I never used pads except for one time. The carpet always slipped off and it was a bit of a tripping hazard. And they are foam and break down over time. Yuk. Yes, the wood does discolor a little under the rug but that would happen anyway. They try to sell you padding by telling you it preserves the carpet. Nope. Never had a problem.

BYW all my carpets are 100% wool.