Can anyone vouch for O or PB rug pads on hardwood?

9 years ago

I'm looking to buy 6 area rug pads. The four largest (8x10 and up) do not need to be non-slip; they will be acnhored by heavy furniture. The smaller ones (3x5) are free-standing and I want non-slip/rubberizied pads.

I'm trying to figure out if the felt-only pads are soft enough that they won't scratch the finish of my wood, or if I NEED a rubberized side to have a "soft enough" side. The felt ones feel VERY rough (I assumed they'd feel soft like the adhesive pads you put on furniture feet) -- rough enough that it seems they'd tear up the finish. I've asked the companies selling them and they've all said "it should be OK" but they don't warranty against scratches, and "should" is pretty far from "will!"

Can anyone vouch for either the felt/felt, or rubber/felt pads from these two companies, on hardwood, in respect to not damaging the hardwood floor underneath? (Scratching, gridding, etc.)

Thanks so much! I'm eager to order, but will be making an inviestment with that many pads so I want to do it right.

Comments (6)

ck_squared
9 years ago
What is O? Overstock?

After a google search for rug pads on gardenweb, I purchased a number of recommended pads from overstock.com and have been very happy with them. They are rubbery on one side and felt on the other. They have held my rugs in place perfectly (one rug was constantly sliding around with the cheaper gridded rubber pad that I initially purchased).

Here is a link that might be useful: One of the rug pads that I bought
avesmor
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes, sorry, O/Overstock.

I've seen them recommended in several posts here, but it seemed like the buyers were mostly after non-slip rugs. For the pads I need that don't require non-slip, I'm trying to determine if the felt is so rough as to damage the wood, mostly.

Thanks!
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ck_squared
9 years ago
It's not rough. No damage to my floors.
allison0704
9 years ago
Before you buy, check out Rug Pad USA. I have numerous rugs with pads from various sources, but after ordering from them I will never buy anywhere else. Their website helps you pick out the correct rug pad for your floor and rug. Prices are some of the best out there and the rug pads I ordered are wonderful (don't slip, well-made, long wearing) - the Superior-Lock 1/8Ã¢ÂÂ³ felt and rubber pad that is best for my flatweave and wood or travertine floor combo.

Here is a link that might be useful: Rug Pad USA
nanny2a
9 years ago
I agree with Allison above. We have engineered hardwood and used the Rugpad USA pads under all our area rugs. They are very durable and wonÃ¢ÂÂt hurt the floors - and have held up well.
Fun2BHere
9 years ago
I have thick felt pads and they do not damage the floor. Mine do not have rubber so they do move around a little with use, but are easy to reposition. I was always told not to use rubber on polyurethane, but I see that the RugpadUSA web site says rubber is okay to use.