They react and form a thin, dense foam, which is mainly used in commercial applications with wide expanses of carpet. Carpenter does not manufacture this product. They normally have a firm feel and can be made for light, medium, or heavy traffic. Flat rubber Flat rubber is natural or synthetic rubber cushion with a flat finished appearance on both sides. This is made from molding natural or synthetic rubber.
Heat cures the rubber and forms a waffle pattern.
Waffled rubber does not generally perform as well as polyurethane cushion due to the natural tendency for rubber to break down over time. It makes carpet TCCI more comfortable Tests show that quality carpet cushion can reduce the force on the floor covering caused by walking. This can improve personal comfort by reducing walking fatigue. Good quality cushion acts as a shock absorber when you walk on carpet. But a good grade of cushion keeps the heel of your foot from crashing through the carpet and hitting against the floor.