Does the quality of carpet padding make a difference?
On One Hand: Carpet Padding Quality MattersThe quality of carpet padding will make a difference both under your feet and in the longevity of your carpet. Density and thickness are two factors to consider when choosing a carpet pad, according to the online Carpet Buyer’s Handbook. A low-density padding, for example, “won’t provide much support for the carpet,” according to Consumer Reports, which recommends a medium-density padding made of prime urethane or pressed fiber.On the Other: Some Carpets Don’t Require PaddingSome carpets are rubber-backed and designed for do-it-yourself installation with no additional padding. Rubber-backed carpets, which are usually sold as tiles, “require no glue, no tack strip, no pad and little labor,” according to InteriorOutlet.com. Rubber-backed carpet tiles can mitigate the need for costly flooring overhauls because individual tiles that are damaged can be individually replaced.Bottom LineCarpet padding is a critical piece to your carpet’s longevity an
