Use a putty knife to scrape off any padding or glue left behind from previous padding installations.
Is it bad to not put padding under carpet.
Weight was rolled over fibers 20 000 times.
Padding over 7 16 in thickness is not very installation friendly as the smoothedge is only 5 16 high and the carpet can pull back away from the wall causing a loose fitted section.
The good news is most retailers know the padding thickness you need.
Padding isn t an absolute necessity and installation can take place without it.
Thick padding may not be as durable and anything over 8 16 will cause installation problems.
In fact it might even be worse for your home.
For wall to wall carpeting the pad should not be so.
According to the independent textile testing service carpet without a carpet pad under it resulted in a 19 3 loss in thickness after a 150 lb.
Installing quality carpet padding under your new carpet will help it feel softer reduce noise and provide insulation.
In contrast a carpet with a carpet pad under it resulted in a loss of 5 10 during the test.
Pads under carpets in high traffic areas should not be so soft that they flatten out when stepped on thereby speeding up wear on the carpet.
Carpet tiles with padding are not the norm since plush underlayment can cause problems with installation or cause the tiles to lift.
While it s often an afterthought a rug pad is an important part of protecting your flooring and preserving your rug not to mention minimizing the chances of a slip and fall from a loose area rug.
It s usually pretty simple because most carpets call for 7 16.
Carpet padding should be replaced when new carpet is installed.
No room with a rug is complete unless you ve found the right rug pad.
In fact a carpet s warranty is often voided if you don t have correct padding placed under it at the time of installation.
Remove any old strips of tackless carpeting glue or tacks that are stuck to the foot treads.
However proper padding will extend the life of your carpet assisting in protection from wear and tear.
But with padding thicker pad isn t always the best carpet padding.
It will also help extend the life of your carpet by reducing stress put on the carpet backing and fibers.
