Carpet Cushion & PaddingWhen investing in new carpet for your home, don't overlook the importance of a quality carpet cushion or padding. A firm and resilient carpet cushion forms a solid foundation for your carpet. Riemer Floors recommends that every time you replace your carpet, you replace your cushion as well.
Carpet Cushion Benefits
The right carpet cushion has many benefits, among them:
- Prolonged Life of Your Carpet- The right carpet cushion will reduce the impact and wear and tear on your carpet increasing the life of your carpet and maximizing its color, texture, and overall appearance.
- Extended Carpet Warranties- Many carpet manufacturers offer extended carpet warranties when purchasing select cushions.
- Softer Texture- A quality carpet cushion will reduce the impact of your step making each step softer and luxurious.
- Sub-floor Protection- Carpet cushion acts as a barrier between your carpet and sub-floors, protecting your sub-floor from any spills that may occur on the carpet's surface.
- Thermal Insulation- Carpet cushion increases thermal insulation, increasing energy efficiency.
- Noise level reduction- Your softer step on your carpet cushion can dramatically reduce noise levels, particularly in multi-level homes.
- Reduced Carpet Maintenance- With a quality carpet cushion, the need for carpet maintenance is reduced because of the added protection.
Selecting a Carpet Cushion
Carpet cushions come in a variety of material types including foam, fiber, and rubber and vary in thickness. Selecting the proper cushion is crucial to the life of your carpet and will depend on the traffic level of the room you are selecting carpet for.
In general, the following the guide can be used to select your carpet cushion:
- Light or moderate traffic levels: Areas such as bedrooms, dens, and lounges can have a cushion that is thicker and softer.
- Heavy Traffic: Heavy traffic areas such as Living Rooms, Family Rooms, Hallways, and Stairs require a thinner, firmer cushion that light or moderate traffic levels.
Choosing the right carpet cushion can be complicated. A Riemer Floors Specialist can help you decide which carpet cushion is right for you based on your specific needs.
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