carpet pad

Rug's soft foundation

A carpet pad is a layer of cushioning material placed beneath carpet to provide comfort, insulation, and extend the carpet's life.

Also called carpet underlay or cushion.

The pad absorbs impact, reduces noise, and helps carpet resist wear: The installer recommended a thicker carpet pad for the high-traffic hallway.

Related

soft · spongy · dense · insulation · soundproof · noise reduction · bounce · plush · rubber · felt · installation · tack · comfort · thickness · memory foam · wear and tear · springy · grip

Categories
Opposites
layer position

carpet padcarpet

Thick floor textile

floor covering · top layer · rug · pile · hardwood flooring

flooring system role

carpet padsubfloor

Base beneath finished flooring

hardwood flooring · tile · concrete slab · laminate

Family

carpet, pad, carpets, carpeted, carpeting, pads, padded, padding

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G