Selecting the perfect carpet for your home is only half the battle. Choosing the right carpet padding is just as important as the carpet itself. Carpet padding gives carpets a richer, thicker and softer feel. Each manufacturer has a requirement for the thickness and density of the padding they recommend for their carpets.
Adding the right padding under your carpets can help minimize noise, and increase insulation which will keep the room warmer and quieter. Carpet padding will also increase the lifespan of your carpets. The padding allows for greater air flow and dirt removal while vacuuming – resulting in longer lasting, cleaner carpets.
Carpet padding is necessary. It protects the flooring under the carpet from moisture and stains. Having the wrong type of carpet padding can actually negatively impact your carpets. It will diminish the appearance, the carpet might begin to wrinkle and buckle, the seams of the carpet may begin to separate, and the carpet structure can begin to breakdown.
The type and thickness of the proper padding varies based on the traffic flow of the room. Bedrooms, dens, and lounge areas that have light to moderate traffic should use thicker and softer padding. Living rooms, family rooms, halls, stairs and other areas with heavy traffic should use thinner and firmer padding.
A carpet and flooring professional can answer questions about carpet padding, and help you select the right one for your home. If you have any questions or concerns about carpet and carpet padding, call 252-726-2737 and one of Eastman’s trained professionals will be happy to assist you.