Premium Hard Surface and Carpet Rug Pad (8' x 11')

I purchased two of these rug pad based on all the positive reviews it has received on Overstock. I just want to thank everyone who has taken their time out to write these reviews to make shopping online a more comfortable experience. The rug pads arrived in a well packaged box and laying the pads out was a real joy. Since I live in an apt with wooden floors, this rug pad resolved all my problems where sound would resonate throughout the apt and who knows to my other neighbors. With these rug pads laid down, I feel like I can do jumping jacks without disturbing my neighbors. My carpet feels ultra plush now!

I purchased this rug pad based on all the rave reviews here. While it is nice and thick and offers great cushion under your rug, unfortunately this product has some real problems that no one has mentioned. First of all the rubber backing is 100% Latex which produces a foul odor that smells like burning rubber. Unfortunately this chemical odor does not go away with time, nor with letting it air out for a few days outdoors. The warmer the room got, the worse the smell was. Many people are allergic to latex and if you are at all sensitive to chemical odors, then do not purchase this rug pad! There are other rug pads available here at Overstock that use organic or non-latex materials. The other (albeit minor) complaint is that the felted portion of the rug constantly sheds loose fibers. I have already vacuumed and dusted three times and there are still little airborne fibers everywhere--besides being a cleaning nuisance, the fibers get in your eyes and on your skin. Sorry to say this rug pad is going back.

I got this rug pad after reading the tons of positive reveiws and what i found was that it was extremely overrated. 1. I wanted the thickest pad possible as I wanted to make my carpet feel softer and thicker and according to some of the reviews it was rated as 1/2 inch thick and very heavy to move due to this. what i got was no where near 1/2 inch and I am a female with a BMI of 20 who moved it alone. 2. it was the most expensive rug pad offered so i am dissapointed as i expected more. 3. it does make my carpet feel slightly thicker underfoot but not alot. 4. i would recommend this if someone needs only minimally increased thickness and is looking more for the non-slip purpose.

Pad arrived in just a couple of days and is of very good quality. It is a must to put under area rugs so they do not slip. Vacuuming is much easier with this high quality pad. We had to cut one side for fit which was easy to do with household scissors.