The 5 very best reasons to buy a rug underlay

A rug underlay may not seem like a very important purchase, yet it is. This is because it provides not only extra comfort but also extra safety. What exactly is a rug underlay, and what are its benefits?

What is a rug underlay?

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An anti slip rug underlay is a rug that you place under your rug to, among other things, prevent the rug from sliding around the room. An under rug can be cut to size and often has an adhesive edge to ensure it is securely attached to the rug.

But an underlay, is that really necessary? After all, you can’t see anything from it. Do you really need to spend your pennies on that? We think so. And here’s why:

The rug stays in place

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You’ve just had a cup of coffee and you slip on your rug! Especially if an area rug is laid on a smooth surface, such as a tiled floor or laminate, it can slide around a lot. This is not only irritating, but also dangerous. You buy an underlay to keep the rug in place. So no more slips.

Protects against rug wear

Keeping the rug from sliding around is an important reason to buy an under rug. But did you know that an under rug also protects the rug from wear and tear? Because the rug slides much less on the floor, the fibres of the rug are spared. And as a result, your rug will last much longer.

Protects against floor wear

And not only does an underlay protect your carpet from wear and tear, it also protects your floor. A rough underside of a rug sliding across a smooth laminate floor can cause quite a few scratches. Laying an underlay under your carpet will prevent this and keep your floor looking pristine.

No bumps in the rug

Placing an underlay under your rug ensures that the rug stays taut. If the underlay is not there, air can get under the rug by walking on it. This can cause crazy bumps and lumps to form. You can prevent this with an underlay, which of course looks a lot nicer.

Extra soft

An underlay does wonders for the cushioning of your rug. In fact, the rug feels even softer because of the extra layer. Not necessarily a mandatory feature of an underlay, but a very comfortable one.

Yes, get me one of those underlays!

Convinced of the need for an underlay? Then think no longer and order one right away. Tapeso’s Premium anti slip rug underlay is easy to cut to size and install. The double-sided adhesive layer keeps the rug firmly in place. There are no harmful ingredients or plasticisers in it, and the underlay is also washable at 30 degrees. It is also suitable for anyone with underfloor heating.