People often search for the right rug pad for hardwood floors that will not mark or damage their floor. This is for good reason since there are many stories revolving around rug pads that eventually damage hardwood floors. Many of these rug pads either contain some sort of chemical or adhesive that stains the hardwood floor or a rubber imitation that sticks to hardwood floors.
There are two rug pads that are safe for hardwood floors. One of them contains recycled felt jute that does not have any latex, glue or adhesives. The other contains felt jute and a natural rubber lower surface. Natural rubber is safe for hardwood floors. It is the rubber like materials that look and act like rubber that damage hardwood floors.
Superior rug pad at Rug Pad Corner
Superior rug pad at Rug Pad Corner is a 100% recycled felt jute rug pad for hardwood and all wood floors. Made in the same style as the older hair and jute rug pad that did not contain chemicals, Superior is a great 3/8 of an inch dense felt rug pad that protects rugs and hardwood floors from premature wear. This rug pad for hardwood floors is made in a 40 ounce weight, giving it the most resistance of any rug pad. Superior rug pad will protect the back of your rug from wear as well as your hardwood floor from scratches and furniture indentations.
Superior rug pad does not break down and since it does not contain chemicals, latex or adhesives, this rug pad is odorless! A big plus in the world of rug pads for hardwood floors.
One thing that Superior rug pad does not do is that it does not prevent slipping. Since there is no rubber in it, it is best used under rugs that do not slip such as room size rugs or rugs with furniture on them. For rugs that tend to slip, the next rug pad for hardwood floors is a felt and natural rubber that protects and prevents slipping as well.
Ultra Premium rug pad at Rug Pad Corner
Ultra Premium felt and natural rubber rug pad is the safe non slip rug pad for hardwood floors. This rug pad is made of recycled felt jute on the surface and a natural layer of solid rubber on the bottom. Here, since the rubber is real rubber and not a spray adhesive, it is completely safe for hardwood floors.
The composition of this rug pad is a 1/4 of an inch density that will prevent wear to your rug and the hardwood floor. Ultra Premium rug pad for hardwood floors does not shed, is mold and mildew resistant and has a life span of about 20 years. Since it is natural rubber, once again, it is safe for hardwood floors.
A rug pad for hardwood floors should protect your area rug as well as your hardwood floor and these rug pads do just that. Another characteristic of these rug pads is that since they are dense and solid, they can reduce noise in apartments or multi level homes.
