Hello,

I just bought 3/4" solid hardwood birch flooring that has an aluminum oxide finish. The floors are going in next week and I have already bought several rugs (which I thought was the hard part) - Now looking at rug pads, I'm completely confused. What is the best type of rug protector (that goes under rug) for my type of flooring?

I called the mfg. of my floor but the guy who answered didn't know anything (kind of scary...)

I have read that the cheap off white non slip protectors can stain hardwood or even leave indentions from the pattern of the rug protector. I have also read rubber can cause problems too. Felt pads seem to be the safest but they are just to add comfort � I need something that will reduce sliding too because I�ll have runners.

Someone please help me. Please confirm what type of rug protectors are safe for hardwoods that have the aluminum oxide finish.

Thank you.