When buying carpet, padding can be an option to lower your cost. So does padding really matter?
Many people do chose a less expensive padding to lower their overall cost when purchasing carpet. However, this reasoning is not recommended and we will explain why.
When you think of padding under carpet, you often factor in the comfort level, which does play a big role. More importantly, padding can actually help the longevity of the carpet.
Very thin padding can make the carpet wear prematurely, while at the same time padding too thick could do the same. The goal is to find the padding that is right in between. Padding does help with comfort, but it should not be used as a tool to solely lower price. By choosing a lesser pad, you are also jeopardizing the wear life of the carpet.
Does one padding work on all carpets?
Certain carpets require different padding. For example, berber carpet generally does not require as thick of padding as a regular, straight residential carpet. On the other hand, commercial carpet often does not even require padding due to the way it is designed.
To sum it all up, the padding you put under your carpet is your choice, but keep in mind how the padding you select will affect the wear life on your carpet. If you are not sure which padding is the best option for the carpet you are selecting, an educated sales representative will be able to present to you your options and recommend the best fit for your carpet.
This Spring, USA Flooring is offering a special deal- you will receive free padding with any carpet purchase, so stop in today!