Cutting A Rug Pad To Size

Score the dimensions with a carpeting knife.
Cutting a rug pad to size. Oftentimes it s difficult to find a rug pad that is the exact match in size with your area rug. Step 1 measure the rug that you plan to place the area rug pad under if you do not know the size. Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size before placing it. Rug pads extend the life of the rug keeping it ventilated and separated from the floor.
No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed. Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing. Use the ruler and the markings you just made to score an outline of the rugs new size with a carpeting knife. Do not include any decorative ends such as tassels.
The following list of directions aims to provide an easy step by step process in trimming any area rug pad so that it fits with the area rug you have in.