Superior Hard Surface and Carpet Rug Pad (8' x 10')

This pad is for an area rug over carpet. The pad doesn't slip on the carpet, but the area rug slips on the pad. It's an improvement to having no pad under the rug (the rug still slides, but does not bunch up like it does with no pad). I'm going to try attaching velcro tape to the pad and rug to help with the slipping, but I shouldn't have to modify the product to get it to work. The best type of pad for rug to carpet is the double-sided sticky type - this holds the rug much better. I would recommend it to a friend only as an improvement, definitely not a solution to the problem.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
• How is the quality of the product? Made well, just doesn't achieve its purpose.
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? Yes the product is constructed as stated, just doesn't function as stated.

Product is as advertised. It is between 1/4" and 1/2" thick with a rubber side for hard floors and a fabric side for carpet. The pad holds the rug well such that it does not slip, however it doesn't add much padding or cushion. There are 3 minor issues with the pad: 1) The pad is folded and rolled for shipping. The creases created by folding the pad cause some "bumps" in the overlayed rug. I am hoping these will flatten out over time, but am uncertain they will without specifically laying a heavy item on them for an extended duration. 2) The pad is not cut straight. It was not a perfect rectangle and some edges needed to be trimmed. However, it was easy to trim and this was minor. 3) There is a minor smell to the pad that likely comes from the manufacture process. It is not heavy but it is noticable. As with the creases, I am hoping the smell will dissipate over time as the pad airs out. Overall, the pad does what is advertised and it was worth the price paid.

This is a great carpet pad. I was concerned when I first unrolled it because it is a hair under 1/4 inch thick, but it feels very cushy under the area rug we bought it for. I gave it 2 stars for appearance because, well, it's ugly. But you don't see it, so it doesn't matter. It's rubbery rather than just felt, which keeps it in place fabulously. As far as assembly goes, it was larger than the area rug we bought it for, so it had to be cut. That was a pain in the neck; I should have used a sharpened pair of scissors or a utility knife with a new blade rather than the blade alone, which is what I did. And, I should also have marked the pad with a chalk line or taken the time to mark it out carefully with a heavy marker and tape measure before I started. It is difficult to keep a straight line over an area that wide across, so I am grateful that you can't see my choppy cutting. Over all, it does the job, and I would buy one just like it again.

compared to retail stores, this pad is a very good value. Works great under a thin oriental rug; very easy to cut to shape. Nice thickness; holds rug in place. Very pleased with this product.