Custom Rug Pads in Chicago
Cut to your rug's exact size, in natural rubber, felt, a rubber-felt combination, or low-profile for rugs near a door. Every pad is odor-free.
4.96 on Google from 23 reviewsRead themThe Wrong Pad Can Damage Your Floor
Most floor damage under rugs comes from solid, non-breathable backings: vinyl and PVC-coated mesh mats, self-adhesive grip sheets, and cheap rugs with their own solid latex backing. Over time they can react with the floor finish and leave a gold or brown cast, a haze, or a sticky surface.
An open, waffle-weave natural rubber pad lets air through, and felt doesn't react with the finish at all. That's why we cut pads to the rug instead of selling an off-the-shelf roll. We've been cleaning rugs in Chicago since 1989, and every time we pick one up we see the pad and the floor underneath, so we've seen exactly what goes wrong.
Want the details? Read whether your rug pad is damaging your hardwood floor.
Cut
to your rug's size
Which Pad Is Right for You?
All four are cut to your rug's exact size, fit guaranteed, and are odor-free. We'll help you pick.
Felt
Dense and cushioned. Good under heavy furniture and in busy rooms, and it helps the pile wear more slowly.
Natural rubber
Thin, with a strong grip so the rug stays put. Open waffle-weave, so air gets through.
Rubber-felt combination
Felt cushioning on top, rubber grip underneath. Our most popular pad for Oriental and area rugs on hardwood.
Low-profile
Barely adds height. For rugs near a door, or anywhere a thick pad would catch.
We pick up all over Chicago and the suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Northbrook, Skokie, Evanston, Mundelein and Clarendon Hills. Don't see your area? Contact us, we might be going your way.
What a Good Pad Does
A pad isn't just about slipping.
Protects the floor
Stops scratches, dents and dye from the rug rubbing into the finish.
Keeps the rug in place
No sliding, no curled corners to trip on.
Helps the rug last longer
It takes some of the pressure from foot traffic, so the pile mats down more slowly.
Quieter
It cuts down on noise, which matters in apartments and upstairs rooms.
Warmer floors
A pad adds a layer of insulation, so the floor feels less cold in winter.
More comfortable
Softer underfoot, especially with a felt or rubber-felt pad.
Comes Back With Your Cleaned Rug
The easiest way to get a new pad is with a cleaning.
Your rug comes back in 4-7 business days (here's how we clean it), and we can bring the new pad with it and put it down under the rug for you, with no separate delivery charge.
Just need a pad? Send us your rug's size and your floor type through the contact form and we'll recommend one.
Questions About Rug Pads
The things people ask us most. Anything else, just ask us.
Further reading: How to choose a rug pad (The Spruce)
Need a Pad for Your Rug?
Send us your rug's size and floor type, call, or fill out the form, and we'll recommend the right pad.