skip to main content

carpet pad - what type to get

16 years ago

I know people have mixed opinion about doing carpets in the basement in this forum, but i think we have made up our mind to do carpet. We however are confused about what type of pad to use. Is vapor barrier on the pad a good thing or bad? Also what type of pad work best for basement, felt, foam or rubber? Would appreciate any input from members in this forum to help us choose the right pad for our carpet.

Sort by:Oldest

Comment (1)

bungeeii
16 years ago
Before we went with padded commercial carpet tiles, I had pretty much settled on using 100% spun nylon carpet pad.
Related Professionals
Kyle General Contractors · Montclair General Contractors · Overlea General Contractors · Salem General Contractors · Springfield General Contractors · Glenbrook Interior Designers & Decorators · Makakilo City Architects & Building Designers · Corona Flooring Contractors · Danvers Flooring Contractors · Everett Flooring Contractors · Randolph Flooring Contractors · River Edge Flooring Contractors · Riverside Flooring Contractors · Tigard Flooring Contractors · Cocoa Flooring Contractors

Related Stories

GREAT HOME PROJECTS How to Get New Carpeting

By Laura Gaskill

Carpeting adds a layer of warmth and softness to a space. Here's what to know about today's materials, costs and trends

DECORATING GUIDES Lose It: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet

By Vanessa Brunner

Try one of these earth-friendly tips before stuffing your dingy carpet or rug in the trash

STAIRWAYS How to Get Your Stair Runners Right

By Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR

Add peace and quiet, beauty (and safety) with a pretty carpet on the stairs

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: A Bland Condo Gets Color and Personality

By Hoi Ning Wong

Flea market treasures and hints of vivid hues turn a nondescript pad into a stylish urban retreat

DECORATING GUIDES Get Cushy With Padded Surfaces

By Lawrence Karol

A little extra padding in the right places can deepen the beauty of walls, floors, headboards and more in the home

DIY PROJECTS Get Inspired by a DIY Mouse Pad

By Sarah Dorsey

Pick your motto, gather your materials and spend about an hour to make a motivator that speaks to you

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: A Rock 'n' Roll Dad's Pad Gets a Tune-up

By John Prindle

Small additions and renovations bring casual style to a spacious midcentury ranch home

SMALL SPACES Neighboring Studio Becomes a Crash Pad for Guests

By Mitchell Parker

Looking for more space, a San Francisco couple snatched up a unit across the hall from their condo. Now guests get their own key

HOUSEKEEPING Get Those Carpet Stains Out: Best Nontoxic Methods for Spot Cleaning

Banish blotches the safe way with pantry staples, to get your rugs looking as clean as the day they came home

COLOR Cobalt Gets the Red Carpet Treatment

By Becky Harris

It dazzled at the Emmys, but this bold blue is earning rave reviews around the home too

Sponsored

Frasure Home Improvements

2 Reviews

Franklin County's Highly Skilled General Contractor

More Discussions

water seeping up through well water line

0

Basement double door or single

1

Fireblocking in my basement

3

basement flooring

0

Basement Remodel

0