How Do You Cut A Rug And Carpet Pad?
Rug and carpet pads sometimes arrive larger than your rug and require trimming. This could be done a few ways depending on the type of pad you have. For thinner, non slip pads, usually a pair of household scissors works. If your rug pad is a thicker, more dense one, then a carpet knife or heavy duty scissors are usually needed. Before I start explaining what to use to cut the different types of rug pads, three important points are involved here. First, so as to not damage the floor underneath, be sure to have some protective layer on the floor to avoid any damage from the scissors or knife. Secondly, whether you have experience in this or not, it is a good idea to wear heavy duty gloves to avoid getting cut. Lastly, for those of you who prefer to lay the rug on the pad and then cut, take care not to cut the rug! In all instances, I prefer you to measure the length and width of your rug and then cut the pad aside from the rug, as opposed to it being under your rug while you are cutting.
