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There are many different types of pad available today in order to accommodate all the various types of carpeting. Here we will mainly discuss the types of pad that you will generally need when carpeting your home, office or rentals.

A certain type, thickness and density of padding is required by the carpet manufacturer to maintain your carpet warranty. Be sure to check with the carpet manufacturer directly. Do not expect the retailer to choose the correct pad for you, it is your responsibility to make sure the correct pad is installed.

Also, if the wrong type, thickness or density pad is used, your carpet may develop wrinkles which is costly to fix and can significantly decrease the life span of your carpet.

 

Rebond pad

This type of pad is most common in the residential setting. It is made from recycled materials, mainly from recycled urethane foam and multicolored. It is available everywhere, and in almost every thickness and density. This is the most economical choice for your home, rental or office. 

 

Foam padding (urethane)

This type of pad is often very inexpensive and lightweight. If a retail store tries to give you free pad with your carpet purchase, this is usually what they plan to give you. This type of padding will not tolerate much traffic. It will soon become completely flat as a pancake after a year or so and is not a good choice for a residential setting. This is often used in apartment settings where the carpet life span is less than 5 years.

 

Prime urethane foam

Not made of recycled materials is called prime or virgin urethane. It's a better grade of foam pad (frothed foam) that could be a good choice for the home. It is made of very dense urethane (polyurethane). It is designed primarily for commercial applications, but is becoming more common in residential applications. The cost more than a standard rebond and not a common choice among homeowners.  

 

Wool or fiber pad, synthetic fiber pads

These types of natural or synthetic pads are used primarily for Berbers and commercial carpets. They are very dense, breathe well, and are not spongy at all. Made from recycled or shredded fabrics or wool. They are designed to allow looped Berbers and commercial carpets to wear well in heavy traffic situations, and to prevent these types of carpets from stretching out and developing wrinkles. A synthetic fiber pad is a good choice for basements with concrete floors as it resists mold, mildew and is anti-microbial.

 

Rubber pad, waffle or slab (flat)

I seldom recommend a rubber pad in residential applications. Rebond pad is a better choice in most cases and less expensive too. Rubber slab pad is often used in commercial applications over concrete. 

 

Specialty pads: Moisture barrier pads, odor eating pads, pet odor pads

Carpet salespeople may try to convince you to upgrade your order with a specialty pad. It will cost you more money and not solve your problems.

If you have a pet accident problem, upgrading to a more expensive pad will not solve it or reduce the severity. If you have a moisture problem with your basement, no specialty padding is going to protect you from mold and mildew. Don't spend more money on a specialty pad in hopes of solving your issues, it just doesn't work that way. You need to address your problem first and then select a standard pad. 

 

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