Thinner Carpet Thinner Pad

Memory foam carpet pad provides a very soft and comfortable surface.

Thinner carpet thinner pad.

If you have more questions about carpet thickness and choosing the right carpeting for your needs give us a call at 952 933 8944 or stop in our showroom to visit with one of our carpeting experts. As always consult your radiant heat system company to be sure what you get is appropriate for your system. The best pads are typically a thin waffle rubber pad or a synthetic fiber pad. If you are basing it simply on quality thicker is not always better.

Less common carpet padding types are made of fibers such as polyester nylon or felt. That s because the thick carpet pad has too much give for a short pile carpet. This type of carpet padding should be used in lower traffic areas such as a bedroom so that it retains its luxurious feel. These carpets require padding no more than 3 8 inch thick.

Thinner loop and cut pile carpets require a more stable pad that offers less flexibility and give than other types of carpet. Shop all thickness options. A thick pad can actually damage thin carpet types such as berber. The answer is it depends.

If you want a plush carpet it may be better for you.