Wool Rug Padding Medley
Wool rugs, regardless of size or thickness, will require padding. This padding protects the rug but it also is a safety aspect – preventing people from tripping over the mat.
UN-Padded Rugs can cause Injuries
Pads keep rugs from sliding. Imagine having a work function and having somebody injuring themselves because of a rug moving and bundling in a high-traffic area. Padding helps keep a rug straight and in place.
You find many of these beautiful wool rugs in in reception areas of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, homes and corporate office buildings. Some of these wool rugs are flat weaves – they’re thin rugs and this means they tend to bundle up. Because of this tendency, the rug can cause somebody to trip up and stumble. Wool rug padding offers such a simple yet reliable solution to these rugs, making them non-slip.
Some Padding is Inferior
Not all rug pads are the same. Some are more inferior to others. You have to choose the right wool rug pads, and these can be explained to you by reputable, reliable wool rug experts.
It is better to be equipped with sound advice as regards to padding as then you can choose the padding that will prolong the life of your rug.
Some of the lower cost rug pads are made from PVC, a type of vinyl.This is a non breathable material. What this means is that it can’t absorb or release moisture. This makes it more prone to developing mildew and mold.
Then you may have to spend money getting rid of the mold. If you’re looking for a better alternative, rather choose rug pads made from natural products which allows for breatability.
Breathable Felt Deters Mold
Felt for instance is a popuar material for rug padding as it allows for proper air circulation, preventing mold from developing. The best rug pads are made from natural materials like this as well as natural rubber which won’t damage your floor’s finish. Products like these are looked upon as being Eco-friendly too.
Wool is another worthwhile consideration for rug padding, with the only drawback being that the wool is bit expensive.
As you can see rug padding is an important choice to make and shouldn’t be a careless decision. There’s much to be considered with wool rug padding, and heavy traffic areas, mold and mildew, slipping and sliding and even hygiene and allergies are all things that should be carefully considered.
We answer all your Rug Queries
At Oriental Rug Cleaners, we provide a host of rug services of which padding is just one. We have the answers to all your rug queries right at our fingertips, and all the products and equipment to solve any problems there may be.
Contact us at Oriental Rug Cleaners on our number (305)335-6769 or email us. We’re Medley Wool rug Padding experts.
