What most people do not realize is that the cushion they select to put underneath their new carpet REALLY MATTERS. The common perspective is to save money by purchasing an inferior pad so that you can buy a better grade of carpet. The reality, however, is that the cushion you select to go under your carpet has a serious effect on how your carpet will perform.
Take 6lb. pad for example. It is the most common carpet pad you see installed in homes simply for the fact that it holds up well for the money that you put into it. However the one thing that most consumers are not made aware of is the fact that any liquid that is spilled on the carpet, no matter what quality the carpet is, will leak down through to the pad. If 6lb. pad or a lesser grade is installed the liquid will soak into the pad and actually stain the pad itself. When this occurs, even if you have your carpet professionally cleaned, the pad cannot be cleaned. Therefore the stain tends to reappear over time in your carpet causing an eye sore and you to be disappointed in your carpet when the carpet is not to blame.
If you invest just a little bit more in pad you can solve this problem. Make sure your pad has an Aqua Guard layer on both sides. It makes your pad mold and mildew resistance and by not allowing any liquid spilled on the surface seep into the pad, reoccurring stains become a thing of the past.
In addition to Aqua Guard treated pads there are heavy ounce rubber carpet cushions available in today’s market. Not only do they give you mold and mildew resistance, but they are also hypo-allergenic and give you the most luxurious feel you could ever want out of your carpet.
At Abbey Carpet & Floor of Anniston we stock basic 6lb. pad, a 9lb pad with Aqua Guard, and an 80oz. rubber cushion called Chateau. Whatever product you choose is entirely up to you but think about this: If you went out and purchased a Cadillac Escalade to drive you and your family around town, would you put inferior tire underneath it? I don’t think so. The same reasoning applies to your carpet; if you purchase a high quality carpet don’t use an inferior pad. Invest in a quality carpet cushion and get the luxurious feel that you want and deserve. Your feet will thank you.
