A rug pad is laid beneath your rug or runner to prevent slipping, provide extra comfort and extend the life of your rug. It is highly recommended for all of our rugs. A rug pad can be placed on smooth or hard floors (timber, parquet, laminate, tile, stone, marble, cork, and PVC floor coverings) and on heated floors. It can also be used on carpets to prevent rugs from creeping. Newly sealed floors must be completely dry and cured before laying any rug or underlay. Our underlays measure 0.8" in thickness with a light adhesive finish on both sides. Underlays should be 2" smaller than your rug on each side.