Area Rug Padding
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should you put rug pads under area rugs on hardwood floors?
virg_mack:It helps if the area rug does not come with a non slip backing. Or you can sow those non slip inlays for drawers or tool boxes on to the back. You could just put a couple of strips or do the whole thing. Or you could put some silicone or caulking lines on the underneath that will grip the foor o... More...
is there such a thing as an area rug that does not slip when it is positioned on top of carpet?
I have to find an area rug that is going to sit atop a well worn carpet in a highly trafficked area. The problem is, it can not slip or buckle and we don't want to use carpet tacks. I only seem to find carpet pads or adhesives that go underneath the rug. Is there an actual rug with a coating underneath that will hold in place by itself? Thanks for your help!
starrwoode:no the carpets creep but you might try double sided carpet tape, i dont know how well it will stick to another carpet underneath, but it is better than carpet tacks,however the tacks likely wont harm the old carpet underneath, good luck... More...
Does anyone know how BEST to keep a carpet placed on a rug from bunching and moving?
I have wall to wall carpeting upon which we placed an area rug. We also put a carpet to rug pad underneath but the area rug still bunches and moves. Any Ideas?
fantabulous!:At Home Depot near the painting supply area (go figure) they carry what is called 'CARPET TAPE' - which is merely double sided tape.
It wont hurt your carpet beneath and you will not have to worry about the rug on top going anywhere any longer I promise!
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Area rug no-slip pads for chenille rugs?
Which kind of pad is best for a chenille area rug? Or is a pad even helpful for that type of rug?
If it helps any, I bought the rug at urban outfitters
Thanks in advance!
hickchiciii:I've seen plenty of people purchase "rubberised" shelf liner and it has worked very well. Hope this helps.... More...
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we placed an area rug over carpeting and it keeps moving. How can we stop it?
We have already tried the non slip pads as well as 2 way tape. The movement will even cause a couch placed on the area rug to move. We are reluctant to use nails as we don't really want to cut either of thr rugs.
split dog:Got a tip some time ago for same problem.
Applied clear silicone caulk to underside of small jute backed area rug .
Ran a " broken " bead around perimeter & criscrossed in the center area.
Flattened bead w/ finger to get rid of ridges & lumps.
Replaced rug after silicone was c... More...
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Why does my dog eat my carpet and carpet padding?
I just put down a new area rug with some padding underneath. My 1 year old beagle molly has been chewing the carpet and the padding underneath. I have tried all of the anti chew sprays, my dog acts like its topping on a sundae. She also like anything citrus and loves tobasco sauce. Nothings works! She has chew bones and a kong but prefers to chew soft cloth things like my couch and the carpet. She also chews everything wood or plastic. She is crated at night and when we are gone from home, but i
rmfly:Find some old tea towels, tie them in knots, wet them down, put them in individual baggies and freeze them. When she begins to chew on something, give her a firm 'NO' in a hard, deep voice, not loud. Then take her to the kitchen and give her one of the knotted towels.
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Do I need to use a carpet pad when using an area rug over carpeting?
AnOrdinaryGuy:No, the purpose of the pad is to protect the carpet from being worn down by a hard floor or to keep it from sliding. Neither of those is a problem when you place a carpet on a carpet.... More...
When you put an area rug over carpeting, do you need any kind of pad?
Craig:the only thing you usually need for area rugs are non-slip mats, and that's only for floors where slipping is a problem. if you're putting it over other carpet there shouldn't be any need for a pad or mat or anything.... More...
How to keep area rugs from slipping on wood floors?
I installed wood floors for the dogs. It makes for easy clean up of accidents. However I did not think ahead to the dogs comfort of play. They slid on wood DUH! So I put down multiple area rugs. I have no slip pads double taped to the underside but they roll up, peel off and slide if the dogs don't specificly hit the area that the pad is under. I've looked online for something that will guarantee the rugs to stay in place and maybe cut down on noise but they are crazy expensive. My husban
Felieca C:Use the double sided tape to adhere the rugs to the floor. Mineral spirits will remove any adhesive residue and not harm your floors.... More...
area rug thin.11'x13' pad needed. Hardwood floors?
Great landlord. Don't want to damage beautiful floors. Need to have rug lay flat. In living room. Carpet is thin. needs padding
rob s:A true pad won t really work since it ll bunch up,make it to thick and cause a tripping hazard.. What you should use is a special mat made just for rugs over hardwood. This type allows the rug to stay it place w/o slipping and bunch up, allows the wood to properly breathe and not stain the wood ... More...
I am looking for carpet pad to use under a 9x12 area rug - I have 3 boys who like to roughhouse and wrestle...
what is the thickest, most cushioned pad I can buy? The typical stuff at home depot doesn't cut it.
moluvsmark:get at least an 8lb weight on the padding, especially if they like to wrestle. this will provide lots of badding and soundproofing.... More...
How can I keep a rug from bunching?
My brother has an area rug that constantly bunches. It is on top of carpet and we put a pad with that gripping surface under it, but it still won't stay put. We need something that will keep it from wrinkling every time someone walks on it. Is there a product (besides duct tape) that will do this?
damsel36:You mentioned you have a pad. Is it a pad specifically made for a rug going over a carpet. If not that might be the problem.
Rug to Rug hold pad is best. It is a thin pad that has a tackiness on both sides. It will not hurt your exisiting carpet, and will hold your rugs in place. It... More...
Where can you get carpet padding?
I bought a few area rugs at yard sales and would like to put some padding under them. I am looking for a non-slip kind and real soft. Where can I buy it? Please don't send me to the Carpet Store. They charge high prices even though they should have small pieces as left over. I am looking at Lowes or Home depot. Thanks
buttercup9121:you answered your own question.... Home Depot and Lowes... More...
Will a rubber rug pad damage laminate floors?
I have new laminate floors. I bought an area rug at Lowe's and a good quality rug pad there also. The rug has a jute backing. The rug pad was recommended for wood and laminate flooring. It is white with "holes" to allow the floor to breathe, I suppose. I lifted up the rug and pad today when I was vacuuming. I noticed that the pattern of the rug pad with the waffle holes is on the laminate floor. I didn't try to get it up, as the rug is under the bed also and secured by the legs of the bed. I can
FlowersYes:Try a wet mop on a small area with rug and pad lifted to see what happens. Don't lay pad and rug back until quite dry. If marks stay I think the pad may be 'scratching' or etching the laminate finish.... More...
I'd love to be able to keep an area/scatter rug in my bedroom, kitchen and living room but...?
my two little dogs don't know the difference between a rug and a potty pad. Does anyone know if I can treat the rugs with something so they won't pee on it? I think my apartment would look so nice with a few rugs in it. I have a tile cement kitchen floor and hardwood floor bedrooms.
My maltese never eliminates outside. She hasn't since I got her - she was 4 mos., now she's 3 years old. She waits until she is inside the house. When I take my chihuahua outside she'll go almost right awa
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How do I get candle wax out of the padding under the carpet?
A candle of mine melted a hole out the side and leaked a TON of wax out onto the table and floor. I would say a good 5-6 ounces of wax was sitting in a pool on the floor when I found it. I did the best I could to slop up most of it but it must have leaked through the carpet and into the padding underneath. That area of the floor is very hard and I'm not sure how to get to it besides pulling the rug up. Is there a company that offers repair/cleaning service for things like this without replacing
MooseMan:This is a very difficult issue your dealing with. Fortunately padding is cheap. I would suggest that you cut the wax out of padding and replace the padding. Put the carpet back over it and step on it.... More...
I am trying to locate a carpet padding that has adhesive on both sides.?
this is used for area rug carpet, lying on top of regular carpet
shortcake:I think you worded your question wrong! Padding is never sold with adhesive on it...however and can buy a carpet tape with adhesive on both sides which stops any movement of rugs or carpet. This can be bought at building supply stores and even wal*mart carries it.... More...
Can a rubber gripper pad cause damage to a laminate floor?
When a rubber gripper pad is placed under an area rug to prevent slipping on a laminate floor is there any potential for damage? (There are some non-rubber products available , but they are rather expensive.)
I am also eyeing area rugs that have materials added to the backing to make them non-slip and feeling suspicious of those also. I was not successful in finding much on-line information on this subject, but will welcome any links you suggest. Thank You.
Jami:Yes they can. The rubber tends to darken the finish on the floor, if left for some time. And I'm guessing the area rug is meant to stay. You might want to invest in a non-rubber product, but only after you find out if it too can cause discoloration.... More...
NEW 100% heat-set emerlen pile rug has wrinkles (5' X 8') w/pad is on top of carpet. How do I get them out?
We purchased the recommended pad for use on carpeted areas. The problem is that the wrinkles are pronounced/high. This diminishes the attractiveness and safety of the new rug.
The rug was tightly rolled for shipping. It was laid across a bed for 4-5 days allowing the edges to hang hoping to straighten and smooth out these wrinkles.
Now that we have actually placed it on the carpeted area it is disappointing that the wrinkles remain.
I've contacted the vendor (O
damsel36:De wrinkling a rug,
You can try to back roll against the wrinkle. You need to leave it rolled up for a few days.
You can try to steam it out, but it could take awhile.
The oriental rug cleaners have a method of stretching a rug to get the wrinkles out, you might c... More...
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Why is my litter-box trained chihuahua peeing on my carpet?
Neutered, healthy 18 month old male. Our house is all tile except bedrooms, his litter box (dog litter box with puppy pad laid in it)is always easy access. He does not pee on area rugs, only our bedroom carpets randomly if we aren't looking. He was house broken with a variation to the crate method since he was litter trained. Occasionally he will also poop in the bedrooms. We have no other animals. Again, healthy regular vet seeing dog. Any ideas short of ringing his neck?
Kelly:Who ever lived in your house prior to you moving in may have had a pet that was not housebroken. Your dog may smell that and think it is okay to potty there. Short of removing the carpet and padding and disinfecting the sub floors, you may not be able to change that.
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What is the best type of flooring to use on a slab basement floor?
Because its a slab it can be prone to the classic basement floor mustiness, but we've installed a full time de-humidifier so that should help. I don't want to lay a pad and rug over the moisture barrier, just in case we do have issues with humidity or mustiness later that would cause me to have to rip out the relatively new rugs. I assume that you can't put hardwood down over the concrete and that if you could it would also be suseptable to any moisture. What about ceramic tile? The area is
Mark B:You cannot put solid hardwood over a slab floor. You can use a floating hardwood or laminate. You can also use ceramic tile. Tile will be pretty cold for a bedroom floor though. I'd go with a laminate in the bedroom and perhaps tile or vinyl in the bath.... More...
How can I get train or get my dog to stop peeing on my area rugs??!!?? Help!!!!?
I have a 3 1/2 yr old toy poodle. We have all hard wood floors and linoleum, but whenever we have a rug in the bathroom or kitchen, she will eventually pee on it in a matter of days or weeks. We let her outside all the time, and when there isn't a rug down, she won't go on the floor!! My theory is that she thinks it's ok, that it's where she's supposed to go (from being trained with puppy pads).
Please help with any advice on how to train her to stop! Scolding hasn't helped, and I'm
ver_jen:well, my dog has "puppy panties" You can get them for males or females. It puts a pad in the panties to absorb the urine if they do decide to go. My dog hates to have urine on him so he won't pee in the panties. Maybe if you use them for a while when the dog is in the house, it will get the idea tha... More...
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Why is my house trained dog peeing in the house?
My dog will be a year old on August 28th. He's a mini daschund.
Up until around 3 weeks ago, we've lived in an apartment, or a townhouse, with no back yard. So, when we trained him as a puppy, we trained him to go on pee-pee pads, instead of training him to pee outside. Which worked out well.
He caught on quick, and only peed and pooped on his pad. Even on walks he would hold it til he got back to his pad. But, as soon as we moved into this new place he started peeing a
Kristen:That is very funny to read, because I am going through the same thing. I too lived in an apartment and trained my (now) 1 year old pug mix to go on the pads. I moved 3 weeks ago to a house, and he did excellent mastering the doggie door, and going outside to go potty. 3 days ago, he pees on my bed, ... More...
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How do I get puppy to stop using training pads?
I have a toy poodle puppy who is going to be 7 months next month. I leave training pads out for him which he always pees on. He has had one accident though a few weeks ago. He would poop on in but sometimes was pooping on an area rug I have. I threw away the rug and now he poops on the pad all the time too. I guess he was picking up the scent even though I cleaned it. He also goes to the bathroom outside and will sometimes sit by the door when he has to go. He has never had an accident in his c
oregano13:NO DOG, adult or puppy, should ever be made or expected to 'hold it' for 10 hours. 8 hours is the absolute maximum you should expect that- longer is cruel and uncomfortable, even for an adult dog. Either plan on using the pads forever and ever, or hire a dog-walker to come by mid-day and take him ... More...
D*mn Puppy Pads!! Help me break the habit!?
I brought my two westie pups home in November . To help the housebreaking process, I put pads down as soon as I realized that they thought my area rugs were really big pee pads.
Recently I decided to break the habit of peeing in the house because I am killing a forest with all the paper towels I am using to clean up the piss on my floor. When I remove the pads they still pee in the same spot.
I take them out in the morning. They do their business and then we come inside a
Monica:You probably should have took the TIME to potty train them the right way. Not the lazy way by putting down pee pads.
EDIT: Yes, I read the question.
You said.....("brought my two westie pups home in November . To help the housebreaking process, I put pads down as soo... More...
How do I protect the hardwood floors in my dining room?
I just had them refinished. I put sticky felt-pads on the bottom of the chairs but they keep coming off, and I've already got scratches. I have seven children, all under 13, and the room gets a lot of use. I sweep it 2-3 times a day. Any ideas either for something else to put on the chair legs, or a hard-surface, durable, wash/sweepable decorative "rug" that I could put under the table area that would not have to be permanently attached to the floor? Thanks
notyou311:Have the floor sealed with polyurethane. It is a finish that will resist scratching.... More...
Puppy pee stench?
I have a 2 month old puppy that is in the process of being house trained. We keep her in our den at night and set out puppy pads. Every once in a while she doesn't quite hit the pad and has peed on our area rug. I've gotten all of the stains out of the rug but the room smells musty. Any ideas on how to get rid of the musty-ness????
kpid:Bio-Zet laundry powder made into a paste.
Urine Off - a bioenzymatic spray.
Anything like this - they will break down the bacteria and enzymes causing the smell.
Also try white vinegar diluted with water. I've had miracle results in my own house from that! I doubted it but it really w... More...
How do I get mold/mildew odor from recently cleaned carpet?
I rented a Rug Dr. cleaning machine and now I have a moldy smell from some areas on the carpet. I would prefer a natural product if possible. (This is wall-to-wall carpeting, so I dont know if water is in my padding under the carpet).
I will call a pro next time ...... but I could use some help now.
SMOKEr14:The easiest way to get rid of the odor is to sprinkle baking soda all over the rug and leave it there several hours or overnight. Then just vacuum it up. The baking soda will absorb all the odors.
The next time you clean the rugs, finish up by wiping the surface with an old towel or bab... More...
Desperate!!!!Doggie pee pee issues!?
Ok, needless to say my puppy has had some accidents on an area rug of mine, hes a puppy I sorta expected that. Also, the area under the pee-pee pads stinks to high heaven! I have the heat on in my house and of course that isn't helping my problem at all. I was wondering if I got some of the Natures Miracle and saturated, I mean saturated those surfaces then used just the suction on my carpet cleaner if anyone thinks I stand a chance at my home smelling normal again? I am in a townhouse so r
there_she.goes:Definitely use an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle. Don't suck it up right away, you want it to get deep down to the carpet padding. Just soak the spots and let dry naturally. Also put some plastic down under where the pee pads go, then maybe some cardboard for back up.... More...
Why would you need the following items at college? They were on a recommended list from a friend...?
- a memory foam pad for your bed
- a sleeping bag
- a floor lamp
- a clip on lamp
- dish wand (where would you do dishes anyway? the bathroom??)
- dish soap
- drying rack
- an area rug
maloney baloney:memory foam: THIS IS A MUST! Most dorm beds are really uncomfortable and memory foam helps a lot.
sleeping bag: I never needed one...maybe if you plan on doing activities like Up Til Dawn or camping?
floor lamp: dorm lights are really really bright and obnoxious. it's better to... More...
SURVEY: October 13, 2008?
copy, paste, and delete my answers...
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? my mom's childhood friend
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? yesterday
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? no, it gets worst as the years go by due to arthritis...
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? olive loaf
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? yep, adult sons now...
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? heck it would give me some one to bump heads with...
RoxieyPoison:1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Roxanne- The Police (named after a song prostitute)
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Today
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
It could be better, i'd like to write with a quill pen, in that style, y,no.
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How do I potty train my 5 yr old Pekingese?
We have just moved into a new house and our dog is really good about respecting the house. We work all day and she is alone for about 8 1/2 to 9 hours a day. I provide a pad for her in case she really has to go while we are not home. And it worked REALLY well in our previous place. But in the new house, when I get home, as soon as the garage door closes and I get into the house, she is panting and running around. When I go upstairs, I see small puddles of pee on the rug. And I get frustrat
Katie:it's a new house so it'd be a good idea to housebreak her all over again, maybe she's not familiarized with the house yet, but personally i'd have her checked out maybe she has a bladder problem, is she pregnant?...and please don't get too mad at her until you know for sure nothing is wrong with her... More...
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Carpet Installation?
Im moving n2 a room w/ concrete floor. I cant build up a frame on it, cant put down carpet glue cuz I dont want it 2b difficult to remove (even if u pull up the carpet, the glue would be stuck to ground), & the carpet tape I am seeing online is heat activated (but even that would probably leave a residue on the ground) and I dont have anything to heat it with. Obviously cant nail it because its concrete.
My question is: if I just lay down the carpet; would my furniture be enough to hold it
sammm:They do have concrete tack strips if you don't mind having those small holes in the floor. They also have what is called "Kanga Back" carpet at lowes, that is a built on pad. It's resonably priced but only comes in Berber.... More...
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Am i crazy to carpet over new hardwood floors in the bedrooms?
I just bought a place but really dislike hardwood in the bedroom. It's only 3 years old and in good shape so people have mentioned it's a huge mistake to carpet them. I have had area rugs w/ wood before but do not like the way that feels (it slips and bunches up - regardless of the pad, furniture is hard to move on an area rug, weird stuff gets under the rug) .. so I am going to carpet it. Is this really going to make the place a lot less valuable? The wood will still be there under the carp
paul:Why would you even consider doing it differently than what you want. You are the one living there. The selling point of hardwood floors is still available any time just by removing the carpet. You may want to discuss how the carpet backing material (usually foam) will be attached to minimize the ... More...
problem with our landlord, they are trying to rip us off!?
So we are moving out of our home that we rent, and our landlord is giving us a hard time, here's the story....when we first moved in the place was disgusting, the lady before us had tons of cats and let them pee on the floor, let's just say it was nasty! So when we moved in (since we had a little crawling baby) we bought an big area rug for the room so that it would be sanitary. We cut the area rug to be the exact size of the room, but never stapled it down or put padding under it, we only put
sprite:It's your property, and unless you damaged the floor with your staple (which you would have to pay for the repairs to) they have no rights to your rug.... More...
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cheap ideas to floor a basement? help?
I have a concrete floor and it is flat no cracks to worry about. I can spend 50-75 dollars. What is the best way to floor it? This will be used as a bedroom. I heard of buying carpet samples and laying them together but there are not many carpet places around me and the ones that are do not sell them. I have looked on craigslist and not found anything. There is a remnant store but it will cost around 130 dollars and I am not sure carpet is the best way to go because I can't put padding to the e
Shan:Floor paint is definitely an option...maybe your best option, in fact.
Another alternative...you could use peel and stick floor tiles, like these:
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Carpets versus Wood Laminate Flooring?
My husband and I have been arguing for what feels like forever about flooring. Our carpets are old and disgusting, and so is the padding. I want to replace them with wood laminate (easier to take care of than real hardwood, and I've seen some nicer ones that I really like) but he wants carpeting.
The concerns are:
Temperature: we live in CO and the house does get cold, while area rugs will be fine for the majority of the room I do have to admit that the rooms will proba
Pam .:I would tend to agree with you on this subject for many reasons.
Tell your husband to think of carpeting as Vegas: with pets and kids, whatever happens on the carpeting STAYS IN the carpeting. Even though we clean (vacuum, steam clean, etc.), carpeting still holds a lot of residual cru... More...