Sunday, September 21, 2014

Benefits of Natural Rug Pads

Benefits of Natural Rug Pads

There are so many types of rug pads available for purchase and it is my opinion that natural rug pads prove to offer the most positive benefits among all types of rug pads. They are safe for our homes, rugs and floors and are most likely made in the USA.

When I started Rug Pad Corner, I remember thinking that I needed to find rug pad solutions for customers that would not pose any risk of harm to their floors or homes. Unfortunately, there are too many rug pads today that compromise health and safety by being manufactured on a low cost basis - These include rug pads made of plastic, adhesives, chemicals and nylon - All with negative side effects to include odors, off-gassing and damage to hardwood and other floors.

It was my main priority, and always will be, to find those rug pads for our customers that can be used on the safest and most natural forms. It was this principal and mindset that took me to specialized manufacturing facilities that catered to what we want to include in our rug pads - Specifically, the most natural and chemical-free materials available today! Hence, the Rug Pad Corner line of quality rug pads was created.

natural felt and rubber rug pad
Ultra-Premium rug pad contains a natural rubber
that is safe for the floor, the rug and the environment.

Safety to All Types of Floors

Natural rug pads prove to be safe for all floors, as they do not contain the elements that are known to stick to, mark or discolor the floor. Our rug pads contain natural felt or natural rubber and can literally be used on all floors - Hardwood, laminate, heated, tile, marble, vinyl, concrete, stone and any other hard floor available.


Safety to Homes and the Environment

One of the most negative benefits to common rug pads today is the way they off-gas and can cause health risks within the home. This truly bothers me and the entire Rug Pad Corner family so much that we make sure that every one of our rug pads is safe to breath! We are strict about the safety of our customers, their homes and their families, which is why we strive to maintain memberships within GREEN Rated agencies, such as U.S. Green Building Council and Green America, among a few of the organizations we belong to.


Safety to Area Rugs

Believe it or not, inferior quality rug pads containing chemicals and plastics can also cause damage to the area rugs under which they are used. Since chemicals can often weaken materials, those rug pads containing such are known to flatten and lose their density - This can affect a rug's wear and damage protection. Our natural rug pads will maintain their level of high density for several years - Resisting pressure penetration through rug and floor to maintain a rug's appearance and condition.

Natural rug pads offer many benefits that can result in a longer lasting area rug and floor, as well as a safer home and environment. Unlike the popular mesh looking rug pads from China, I recommend using natural rug pads for the safety and longevity of your rugs, floors and home. At Rug Pad Corner, we are true sticklers on the most natural rug pads and you should be too!