Side by Side Comparison of: None vs Genuine Mohawk Brand vs Safavieh vs nuLOOM

We bought a rug online that we really liked but when it showed up, it was thinner than we expected and didn't really have a solid backing on it. We were trying to figure out how to return it when I bought this rug pad.This pad saved our rug's life. We put it down and it was a magically transformation. Our rug doesn't bunch. It doesn't slide. It's softer to walk on. It totally turned it around.This thing is great. It's worth the money. If you need a rug pad. I'd buy this one.

This was the perfect rug pad for our 9' x 12' west elm rug. It noticeably adds extra cushion beneath the rug and helps keep it from bunching up and moving around. Even though our rug is a very large size, without extra rubber grip, it would still bunch up because we have hardwood floors. After putting this under our rug, we have had no issues with the rug slipping or bunching up in certain places.

I purchased 2 of the Mohawk Home Dual Surface Rug Pad, 3'x5', Multi...pads to go under the 3'x5' throw rugs that are on the sides of my bed. There was very little trimming that had to be done as they measured out so well.Also it is nice to step out of bed to the soft cushioned floor instead of the cold wooden one. I wish I could purchase this somewhere local, but unfortunately no one carries it.

This rug pad is holding my 3 ft x 13 ft runner in place very securely. In addition to keeping the rug in place, It feels just right underneath -- making the rug feel plush, but not so thick that you feel like you have to step up onto the rug. It was also easy enough to cut thru the padding with a large scissor (as I had to trim the full width by 6 inches). While I can't speak to its durability, I'm very pleased so far.

Holy cow, this thing is awesome. Much heavier and more durable than I was expecting. Makes my rug feel so plush and comfortable against my hardwood floors - better than brand new carpet! The rubberized bottom is amazing, and completely prevents the rug from sliding on top of it. We ran cords between the rug and this mat, and you can hardly feel them. Great price compared to home improvement store equivalents, with high quality and quick arrival.

High quality rug pad for large area rugs. This rug pad is made from synthetic materials (e.g. polyester) and is quite plush feeling underfoot. I was looking for a rug pad that didn't have any non-slip grip to it because in the past I have had rug pads that either melted to hard surfaces underneath or degraded into powder after years of use. Seriously, if you have hardwood, tile, or laminate floors, DO NOT purchase those cheaper, polyurethane foam carpet pads that all of the carpet stores and hardware stores carry. They will RUIN your hard floors. If you can, spend the extra money to get a carpet pad that is made without a non-slip grip. If you are placing the rug and pad under furniture, this is especially important. The furniture will keep the rug from moving, no need for the extra grip. Overall, I recommend this product (or any other felt-pad only carpet pads) for area rugs in your home that are sitting on hard floors.

Good value for the money and my wife is happy with it.

Just what we needed. Thicker than we expected and just what we needed for a good price. I would buy it again.

Works well, has a smell which I hope will dissipate soon.This is a quality pad and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Great padding and adds a ton of cushion to the rug I purchased online. It was really easy to cut down a bit to fit just right under the rug. Amazon's pricing was much better than what the other website offered.

Very nice pad - protects my new floors. This pad is a very good quality and has the loft needed for an area rug. I will order again as I add more area rugs.

We are using this pad on 122 yo hardwood floors under a nice area rug and are very pleased so far (3 months of use thus far). A pad we previously purchased from ANOTHER vendor & company arrived damaged and scratchy. THIS ONE IS SOFT and seems like it's a good fit for flooring you want to protect. Also, the company contact was quick and very helpful. After the order was placed, I gave them the exact dimensions of the rug and they trimmed it accordingly at no charge. (This is a huge bonus as cutting such a pad at home is very difficult!)

Works well for Rug on top of CarpetThis pad has 2 surfaces for different usage configurations. For my application, the coarse side holds the rug in place on top of a low medium pile carpet.The rug is in a busy walkway/play area and had plagued me with its bunching and moving using a different type of non-slip pad. Anchoring the edges with furniture only made it worse.This pad does not completely stop the movement but it is markedly better.Note: this pad arrives folded. It will take a few days for the fold marks to flatten out and your area rug to lie flat.

This rug pad arrived on time and fit the area rug but it was a little big. I had to trim it down and in some places you can still see the rug pad I had to go back and trim it back a couple of times. Other than though the rug pad works nicely and it does provide more comfort. It does make it more plush that if I didn't have one. Also, the rug has not moved or does not move. My rug was a 6x9.

Comfortable, non-slip under a Safiveh shag rug. Easy to cut to size. Make sure to cut a bit smaller than the rug, so that you don't raise up the corners and trip on them!

Pad's only flaw was that two edges were not "square", i.e., not parallel to the other edges. Thus, mark pad carefully prior to trimming to fit rug. Otherwise high quality and an excellent value.

Ours shipped quickly and was easy to unpack. It was folded, not roller, which caused some crease bumps that went away with the weight of a large rug (8x10). It measured a couple inches shy of 8 feet, and an inch wider than 10, but that's close enough for our use. It grips the hardwood well even with kids sliding into the edges. The pad thickness is just enough to provide a noticeable cushion, but not so much that it makes it awkward to step on the perimeter where the pad, rug, and floor meet. Don't expect the same padding comfort as a 6 or 8 lb carpet pad, that's not what it is meant to be.

Seems like a great pad but it's a little larger than a 5x8 which is kind of a pain because I ordered a 5x8 rug & it shows around 2 edges. I know I can cut it but it's very thick so practically impossible to do with scissors. Will probably have to use a razor blade but I don't want to damage our wood floor beneath so now I have to find a space to lay out the pad where I can cut through without damaging what's underneath or find a large piece of cardboard to put underneath and will only be able to cut small sections at a time.

This was a wonderful idea and the only complaint is the size was larger than expected, otherwise, a brilliant made in the USA find!

Nice rug pad.it does Exactly what I wanted. The rug pad was the same size as my carpet so I had to cut an inch from each side. Nice pad.

Might need to cut the border a bit as it's tough to line the edges up perfectly with the rug. Gives a great cushion though

It's slightly bigger than size so I had to trim it to fit under my rug. It sheds some at first. My rug still slips when the kids or dog run across it. I wanted felt to protect the hardwood floor under it.

I like that this is completely felt, was easy to cut, and adds a nice plush quality to our rug. It does have a bit of a funny smell though, and somehow our couch is still able to slide while on top of it.

Thick pad for use under my thin rug. I ended up having to trim it as the rug was an odd size, and it was not easy to do. I don't consider this a negative as it seems to imply that the pad is quite durable.

This rug pad does provides a cushion and nice thickens to my area rugs, but my area rug still slides constantly on top of it, I also tried this in my carpet, and the same problem, the rug slides on top of the rug pad or the carpet, and the same in the tile floor, the problems is not as bad as before I put this rug pad on all three of my rugs, but the problem continues. One thing that was nice, is that you can cut it to the size you want, but for me the main problem continues, the area rugs slides on top of this rug pad, sad face, :(

I purposely chose this dual surface pad with a rubbery side for being able to dance on my rug over hardwood floor. The rubbery side hardly moves, but my rug shifts position at the end of the dance (about an inch after one hour). The slight movement does not bother me. In fact, I am happy that the rug pad does what is expected by holding my rug in place. The only downside is that the rug pad leaves something powdery on the surface of my hardwood floor such that the floor becomes very slippery. I am afraid to continue leaving the rubbery rug pad on my hardwood floor. Now, I am using the rug pad with the rubbery side facing my rug, and moving to a wall-to-wall carpeted room for my dancing routine.

I ordered this pad as I bought a new rug for the tile floor. The kids love to play on the new rug and so I wanted to minimize any injuries.Came rolled tight and wrapped in plastic. Pretty standard for shipping this type of item.Once unpacked and unrolled, I laid it out on the floor. I rolled the rug over it and the pad was at least a foot larger in width. So I marked the pad, took the rug off, and cut it where it needed to be as to the size I ordered. Put the rug back on and was in business.The pad is realistically better for on carpet, or on top of a no skid protector. Straight on the tile filler and it will slip around. Other than that, it provides ample pad as so my kids do not bonk their head on a hard surface!Pros:SoftCons:Comes too bigDoes not have a no slip side

Honestly, I am so confused by so many of the reviews on here. Based on all the reviews I read, my take away was that when I received this Mohawk rug pad, it would most likely be two things: 1) sized wrong and most likely have to be cut to size 2) make my area rug extremely padded and comfy.After receiving and using this product, both descriptions couldn't be more off for my example. Regarding the first issue, I didn't have that problem at all, the pad came folded in a large box, but was perfectly square and fit near identically to my 8x10 carpet. It was just a little shorter (maybe half an inch) on all sides, making it fit perfectly underneath and going the entire length of the rug without being seen along the edges. No one would know it is there. Absolutely no cutting was necessary. HOWEVER, the more important second issue and why I spent the extra money on this instead of the thinner foam pads I usually get was because of the claimed added comfort that this would give my area rug. I am by no means a novice to rugs, as we have hardwood and several rugs around our house, mostly 8x10 and 5x7, ranging from expensive all wool to shag and low pile rugs. This pad provided a "little" bit of extra comfort, but not much, and certainly not twice the price level of comfort. I sincerely doubt anyone would confuse this rug as being much more expensive as others have stated. The problem is that the pad is a very solid and rough compressed felt. I almost feel that it is wrong to call it padding, because that would insinuate that it is soft and has give, like a pillow or something else. This is not squishy felt you find in a craft store, but a thick almost denim like material. The bottom has a rubber grip to prevent it from sliding and to also not scratch up the floors. Construction is solid, but it is NOT soft, or as others have said: plush, heavenly, luxurious, etc. I honestly don't know what they are talking about, whether they have an older version that is softer, or if it is all just relative and we have a difference in opinion, but I can't see how anyone would use those adjectives with this pad. My thinking was that this would be similar to carpet padding underneath wall to wall carpet that truly ads comfort, albeit much thinner. Not so, this is nothing like the carpet padding material that they put underneath wall-to-wall carpeting. Some have claimed that this material falls apart, again, something I would expect on a true felt type material, but I couldn't imagine this falling apart under normal wear and use. You could easily drag furniture around on top of it without it ripping.I would say this ads a true 1/4" height to the carpet, but is hardly noticeable, and feels maybe 25% softer (if I'm being generous). It looks to be durable, I enjoy the no slip padding underneath, and was pleased that it was 100% perfectly sized and perfectly square. However, it wasn't very soft and only added minor comfort. For the price, it was okay, but not great. I deducted two stars solely because of the lack of perceived comfort. I understand that added comfort is a relative description, so others may obviously disagree. My wife and I both, however, came to the same conclusion.This product is being used on a 8x10 medium pile shag area rug. I have not tried this on our thick pile wool rug since the pile is so thick, I doubt you would feel this at all underneath (plus, that rug doesn't really need added plush). I will update this review if the pad scratches up the floor, moves around, or degrades over time. I am also holding out very slim hope that maybe it "puffs up" over time and becomes a little softer, but I sincerely doubt that will happen.

I was expecting this thing to be softer than it actually was. I got this for my rug so I can sit on my knees or just normally on the rug comfortably. I'm not so sure I can do that, even with this rug pad. Also, I purchased mine from Premier Rug Pads, LLC instead of Amazon since it was cheaper. However, the pad was cut 1 inch shorter than the stated length (5 feet, 11 inches instead of 6 feet).One side is rubber (non-slip), and another side has a coated synthetic fiber material that is high-friction so it will stick to your rug. I put mine on hardwood floor and it does not slip at all.

I don't know, it doesn't seem hold the rug in place as tightly as I'd hoped, stays in the same place on the carpet though well enough and the padding is comfortable. I'll get some carpet tape to hold the rug in place better and at least the carpet tape won't be attached to my carpet to leave residue, just will attach it to the pad and that will probably get the results I wanted. Pad cuts easily enough as well.

I need to return one that I purchased and I was not aware that there is a return policy and it has a return by date. This is a crock!

I was expecting it to add cushion, but it didn't do much.

Thin and not particularly effective. I should have just bought a proper carpet padding from the carpet store.

Decent quality for the price. Feels more cushiony than the waffle pad we previously used. We were able to cut it with sharp scissors to fit our area rug.

Meh...I've had this for a couple months now, it thins out quickly. Definitely not as soft as it was. Also really wish they would make a 9x12 pad meant to FIT a 9x12 rug so that you don't have to cut it. Be sure to get good razor blades and lots of replacements, chews through them quickly!

a bit lumpy

Very thin. More of an anti-slip pad than an actual cushion pad.

I like the cushion on this pad but it came too big. It sticks out the sides of my 8 x 10 rug and looks tacky. It also a very strong scent, like a factory, and stunk up my room for months. They need to cut the pad to be just a little smaller than 8 x 10. It also isn't very symmetrical so the dimensions are off. I wanted to return it but didn't because it's so bulky and didn't want to have to deal with the hassle.

This mat provides a nice thickeness, but my area rug slides constantly. I adjust my rug at least 7x per day. Any advice on how to stop the sliding?

The felt pad served the purpose I bought it for however it was definitely NOT 1/4" thick (half that thickness) and has no give to it to make it feel plush when you walk on it.

Provides good cushioning but the carpet will still slide over the floor. Easy to trim to size.

Bought this for a hallway runner hand-made in northern iran/iraq border area some time ago.Doorway entrance from kitchen and also from bathroom open onto this runner and pad.Rug slips gradually sidewards and I have to pull the 13 foot runner and this pad back towards the center of the hallway each week.This is irritating. Maybe it's because I have an oak floor hallway and the pad is designed for something else?My old cream colored spongy mesh pad before this purchase barely had this problem but it had that rubber stinky smell about it.I guess this pad s good if you only walk up and down a hallway but never step onto it or the runner from a side room entrance.It does offer nicer cushioning but that's negated by the side slippage of runner and of this pad.I wasn't like that first week or two I used it but now it's a common irritating issue.

Definitely would buy pad with No-slip feature as this pad does slide a little at ends of rug which is annoying and hopefully not dangerous.

Description said 1/2" received 3/8", and not at all soft

Sheds a lot

Grabs my hardwood flooring great, however, not enough stick between the pad and the rug. My rug often shifts and moves enough that the pad is showing around the edges. I recommend going to the original rubber mats that are much cheaper and easier to cut. Basically threw this out after a week of frustration and moving.

It was a while before we opened the package as we didn't have the rug yet. Really wish that we had opened it right away. It smells terrible. It literally stinks. Too late now to return it for a refund but at least I can post a warning.

I was hoping that this product would help to anchor area rugs to carpet. It simply does not; if anything, it made bunching worse.One source of frustration in ordering carpet pad via Amazon : in Q&A section there were several instances where potential buyers asked whether the product would work on carpet. Inevitably, responses ran along the lines of buyers who felt compelled to respond that they had only used it on their hardwood or laminate but it worked just fine. For Pete's sake, just don't respond if you can't answer the real question.

My rug slides all over this pad when anyone walks on it. It was a waste of money. What a disappointment.

This item does not work for keeping a throw rug from shifting on carpet as stated in the description. The felt side was placed on the wall-to-wall carpet and the throw rug was laid on the rubber side of the pad as per instructions and the rug shifted when walked on.

This IS NOT A NON SLIP PAD. Its advertised as a "hardwood pad" which makes you think its going to help the rug slip less, however the very last sentence of the very last bullet on the description mentions briefly that it is not a non slip pad. I'm sure its a great pad, but on a hardwood floor its worthless.

Rug pad measured 7'11" x 11'2". Pad was soft enough but no where near large enough to go under my 9x12 rug.

NEVER buy a rug pad with out grip

This pad does NOT keep your rug from slipping. It only provides padding under your rug. Read the description carefully "Our rug pads are the pad for you! This is not a non-slip pad" So again, your rug will slip with this pad.

I wish I can give 0 stars. The pad came in all wavy and as a result the rug above it is not even. The material is very thin and slides with a slight motion. When I was trying to return it Ups was going to charge $205 for shipping. Be aware of the sellers return policy!!! If you have any doubts it won't work for you, don't buy you'll end up paying a lot for returning it .

awful shred immediately

Since Amazon censored my first review, here's my second attempt. This product is terrible. I wish I could give negative stars. It smells horrible and appears to be of low quality. My advice is to stay away.