Area Rug question

16 years ago

We are purchasing an area rug from PB and it will be going on a hard, ceramic tile floor in our family room. I was thinking to help make the area even more cushioned we could layer a non-slip pad, then a carpet pad from HD, and then the area rug on top. When I talked to the guy at HD, he said that the rug pad could scratch and stick to the tile and ruin it. My idea completely baffled him as if he could not believe my idiocy. LOL.

Is this true? Or, could I line the tile with some type of plastic and then do my layers? Or...is this a terrible idea? :) All ideas or suggestions welcome!

See rug here.

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yayagal
16 years ago
Maybe I'm crazy but I can't imagine the rug pad damaging the tile. Look at all the rugs we use in bathrooms and kitchens. I can see it damaging a wood floor as it could adhere a bit and cause a problem. Someone might have more insight than me.
anrol
16 years ago
If you scroll down your Pottery Barn page they sell a pad that goes under your carpet. Click view details. It says it is good for all types of flooring. See what it is made of and maybe you can get something made of the same materials at a carpet store rather than HD. A carpet or flooring store may have more to chose from or they can recommend what is best for tile floors. Hope this helps.
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Shannon01
16 years ago
It is so frustrating when you ask an "expert" and instead of telling you your idea may not work and offer another solution they just tell you that your idea is basically stupid.

The other day my the lady who is trying to sell a sofa to me literally rolled my eyes when I told her that visually the sofa with 2 long cushions did not match the 2small cushioned love seat as well as the sofa with the same size three small cushions.

Door1, thanks for offering flfishie the customer service that her "expert" should have.
susanelewis
16 years ago
I have found that many "experts" at HD or Lowe's are clueless.

I have the premium one from PB and LOVE them. First of all they come rolled which is the ONLY ONLY ONLY way to buy a rug pad. My first purchased pad was folded in a bag..OMG, the horror. Been there, done that...won't do that again. Secondly, they will not scratch any floor. They are worth the slightly higher price because of the thickness and high quality.
ruthie_s
16 years ago
The rug pads are excellent!

Not only do they make the area more cushioned, but they make it so your rug isn't slipping all over the place on the tile and you are having to re-adjust it all the time. They actually protect the floor surface and protect your rugs from stretching out.
Also, I love that the pads are in the correct size for the rugs.
Enjoy your new soft surface!
Penelope
16 years ago
I don't have any wisdom about pads, but have heard about some problems with Pottery Barn area rugs. Evidently the latex that's used to bind in the tufted strands can sometimes have a horrible smell that's hard to get rid of. A friend finally had to throw out her rug, and when she googled it she found lots of complaints. Check out http://www.atticmag.com/janes-rug-articles/sniff-test-for-tufted-rugs/ for one example. If your rug is fabric backed, you may want to sniff it before ordering.