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non slip rug pad for hardwood floor

7 years ago

Is Ikea "anti-slipp underlay", which is made from 100% polyethylene, safe to use on solid hardwood finished floors? I need a non slip pad for a small entryway doormat but cannot use rubber or latex. Anyone have any experience with this particular Ikea underlay pad? I don't know if polyethylene will stain or damage the floor.

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SJ McCarthy
7 years ago
PolyETHYLENE (PE) is safe with hardwoods. It is a completely different chemical than PVC (vinyl), latex (natural rubber) or rubber (man-made rubber).
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