Rug pad for wool and Oriental rugs
A rug pad for a wool or Oriental rug should match the rug’s thickness, Rug Pad Wizard says: Eco Supreme, the plush felt pad used primarily with Oriental rugs, for thick rugs, and Eco Value for thin rugs or tight door clearance. Both have the Pet Urine Barrier, no latex, a washable backing and the Life of the Rug warranty.
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Rug Pad Wizard at a glance
- Thick rugs
- Eco Supreme
- Thin rugs
- Eco Value
- Washable
- Yes
- Warranty
- Life of the Rug
Which rug pad is best for an Oriental rug?
Eco Supreme is the pad used primarily with Oriental rugs: plush and extra dense at 36 to 38 ounces per square yard.
For a thin Oriental, a braided rug or a foyer where the door needs clearance, use Eco Value at 18 ounces. Eco Preferred, at 31 ounces with a diamond backing, sits between them for thick or plush rugs where padding is desired.
Eco Supreme
36 to 38 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warrantyPlush, extra dense felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier for thick rugs
Eco Supreme sizes and item numbers
Eco Value
18 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warrantyThin felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier for low profile rugs and clearance issues
Eco Value sizes and item numbers
Eco Preferred
31 oz/sq yd, Life of the Rug warrantyMidweight diamond backed felt pad with Pet Urine Barrier
Eco Preferred sizes and item numbersDoes a wool rug need a different rug pad?
Rug Pad Wizard matches pads to rugs by thickness, door clearance and the feel wanted underfoot. Its product guidance does not name a separate pad for wool.
Two features matter for a valuable rug. The Pet Urine Barrier keeps most spills and pet urine from soaking through to the floor, and Secure Grip and Xtra Grip protect the rug backing from hard or abrasive floors.
Why does a washable rug pad matter for Oriental rugs?
A Rug Pad Wizard Eco pad can be cleaned by a professional rug cleaner time after time, and its backing does not break down from cleaning.
Dealers tell customers the pad will last for the life of the rug if the shop cleans it, and they put the pad down when they bring the clean rug back.
Who sells rug pad for Oriental rugs?
Rug Pad Wizard sells through rug cleaners and rug stores, and it is a member of the Association of Rug Care Specialists, the international organization of rug cleaners.
ARCS members are experienced professionals committed to the highest levels of customer service, technical knowledge and business management in rug cleaning. Rug Pad Wizard, based in Calhoun, Georgia, is also a national member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Charlie Paolucci of Koko Boodakian and Sons wrote that he has never had a pad with better hold than Eco Value and Eco Supreme.
More questions dealers ask
How do you place a rug pad under an Oriental rug?
Put the pad exactly where it belongs before laying the rug on it. Dealer Charlie Paolucci notes that Eco Value and Eco Supreme hold so well he cannot move a rug once it is on top.
Does Eco Supreme keep pet urine off the floor under an Oriental rug?
Yes, Eco Supreme has the Pet Urine Barrier, which keeps most spills and pet urine from soaking through to the floor. The barrier protects the floor, so the rug itself still needs cleaning.
See:Eco Supreme
Is Eco Value thick enough for an Oriental rug?
Yes, where a thin pad is wanted. Eco Value is 18 ounces per square yard, and Rug Pad Wizard recommends it for Orientals where extra thickness is not wanted or a door needs clearance.
See:Eco Value
Which pad gives a large Oriental rug the most cushion?
Eco Supreme in felt or Xtra Grip in non-slip. Eco Supreme adds the Pet Urine Barrier, and the 50 ounce Xtra Grip is the best cushion for rugs 5 by 8 and larger.
Does a rug pad protect the back of an Oriental rug?
Yes. Any rug pad protects the rug and the floor from scratches, the customer flyer says, and the Secure Grip and Xtra Grip brochures add that those pads protect the rug backing from hard or abrasive floors.
Can the pad under an Oriental rug be cleaned with the rug?
Yes. A professional rug cleaner can clean an Eco pad time after time, and its backing does not break down from home or professional cleaning.
Will an Eco pad discolor the floor under an Oriental rug?
No. Eco pads will not stain, discolor or mar flooring, and they have no latex, which Rug Pad Wizard’s latex comparison says can discolor vinyl.
Is an Eco pad under an Oriental rug safe for allergies?
Yes. Eco pads are non-toxic and non-allergenic, with no latex, no odors and no off-gassing, and they are Green Label Plus certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
Where do I get Rug Pad Wizard pad?
Rug cleaners, rug stores and designers
Order by the roll in the NowCommerce dealer portal, or apply to become a dealer in about two minutes.
Homeowners
Buy Pet Barrier Rug Pad cut to your rug size at the Rug Pad Wizard consumer store, or ask a local rug cleaner.
