Rug Pads

Whatever type of floor you have, area rugs can be the centerpiece your home design. An area rug may be square, round or rectangular, in very simple or extremely detailed patterns complimentary to any home décor, especially the handcrafted Worldstock area rugs . Purchasing Worldstock area rugs saves you money and helps native artists (most of whom are also small business owners) provide for their families. Whatever type or style of rug you choose, protect them with rug pads.

There are many reasons to buy a rug pad. Area rug pads reduce wear and tear on rugs. Rug pads absorb foot impact, making floor rugs softer to walk on. Rug pads also absorb noise, helping the rug keep the room quieter. If you have smooth surface floors, a non-slip rug pad makes the whole system safer by preventing unwanted carpet movement, it also helps prevent wrinkling. Non-slip mats also protect the flooring from damage caused by the rubbing of rug fabrics or shoes.

Some people like to place accent rugs over carpet. In this case, a non-slip mat isn't needed, but a thin rug pad can protect both the rug and the carpet from exchange of dyes. Speaking of which, if you spill something (or if Spot lives up to his name), a good rug pad will help prevent the spill from seeping through to the carpet or the floor and creating a stain. Believe it or not, an area rug pad also makes it easier to vacuum. Overstock.com is not just here to save you money, but also to help you enjoy your Overstock.com purchases for years to come. It's what we live for.