SELECTING
& PURCHASING
CARPET
PADDING
Cushion or
padding is a critical flooring component. It's the foundation
for your carpet, responsible for enhancing both comfort and durability.
Padding is
constructed of several different materials, including sponge rubber,
foam rubber, urethane foam, bonded urethane and felted combinations
of hair and jute. Learn more about carpet cushion from your local
dealer.
| The
right padding will: |
The
Wrong Padding can: |
- Absorb
the constant pressure of foot traffic
- Keep
the carpet from matting down and looking worn
- Add
insulation
- Reduce
noise
|
- Cause
wrinkling and buckling
- Trigger
the carpet to separate from the backing or pull apart
at the seams
- Break
down the carpet
- Invalidate
the warranty
|
All STAINMASTER®
warranties require that you select padding with appropriate thickness
and density to handle the traffic on the carpet. In a bedroom,
a thick, soft cushion works well, but in a family room with lots
of coming and going, a thin cushion is better.
Make sure
your dealer looks up the STAINMASTER® Warranty padding requirements
for your carpet selection, so you can make the right padding choice.
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