Area rugs need a rug pad and the choices in pads are plentiful. Here, I would like to talk about the benefits of choosing a jute rug pad for your padding needs. Jute rug pads were originally made from horse hair and jute and today, they are made from either recycled materials or synthetic materials. I favor the recycled felt jute rug pads for a few reasons.
One benefit of recycled felt jute rug pads is that due to the materials, they are nonallergenic and mold and mildew resistant. A quality recycled jute rug pad does not contain any odor, such as that from a pad that contains latex. People with sensitivity to alleriges are fine on a recycled jute rug pad. The fact that they are mold and mildew resistant makes recycled jute rug pads a preferred pad on concrete floors as well and in basements.
Another benefit of recycled jute rug pads is that for those areas senstive to rubber or adhesives, recycled jute rug pads are completely safe. There are many stories out there about damage to floors from rug pads and the recycled jute pads do not contain any material to be of any damage to any floor. Use them on hardwood and all wood floors, even laminate floors, as well as tile, marble and vinyl. Recycled jute rug pads are completely safe on all floors.
Now, there is the sound insulation aspect. A dense recycled jute rug pad can dampen sound in rooms where it is an issue. Many people living in apartments enjoy the rewards of this jute pad as the pad can truly eliminate alot of the sound from people walking above. One important point I should make is that the higher density jute pads work best. Choose a 40 ounce density for optimal performance.
Finally, like any quality rug pad should, a dense recycled jute rug pad will prolong the life of any area rug. The pad acts as a barrier between the back of your rug and the hard floor and prevents premature wear to the back of your rug. Again, it is important to choose a dense pad, such as a 40 ounce weight, to truly get the best performance of a rug pad. The dense pad not only protects your rug from wear, it also prevents any damage to your floors by resisting any possible heavy furniture indentations.
If your rugs do not have a slipping issue, such as for most room size rugs, then choosing a quality recycled jute rug pad is an excellent choice. It should be noted that for smaller rugs that tend to slide, the recycled jute rug pads do not prevent sliding. When shopping, try to avoid synthetic jute pads as these usually contain an adhesive, or polypropylene, and this could possess an odor, particularly in damp or warm conditions. You may find a quality recycled jute rug pad at Rug Pad Corner
