Carpet tiles with padding are not the norm since plush underlayment can cause problems with installation or cause the tiles to lift.
Is it bad to not put padding under carpet.
Thick padding may not be as durable and anything over 8 16 will cause installation problems.
It will also help extend the life of your carpet by reducing stress put on the carpet backing and fibers.
Remove any old strips of tackless carpeting glue or tacks that are stuck to the foot treads.
Padding isn t an absolute necessity and installation can take place without it.
Use a putty knife to scrape off any padding or glue left behind from previous padding installations.
In contrast a carpet with a carpet pad under it resulted in a loss of 5 10 during the test.
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.
However some carpet tiles do come with attached padding and other features that make them appropriate for use over concrete or in children s play areas.
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.
In fact it might even be worse for your home.
It s usually pretty simple because most carpets call for 7 16.
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.
However proper padding will extend the life of your carpet assisting in protection from wear and tear.
Weight was rolled over fibers 20 000 times.
For wall to wall carpeting the pad should not be so.
A properly padded rug will feel softer on the feet look better to the eye and last longer than a rug with no padding.
The good news is most retailers know the padding thickness you need.
But with padding thicker pad isn t always the best carpet padding.
Carpet padding should be replaced when new carpet is installed.
However to fit well padding needs to be fitted and placed perfectly on each stair tread so it doesn t slip around under the fabric of the runner.
In fact a carpet s warranty is often voided if you don t have correct padding placed under it at the time of installation.
