Our pick
Mohawk Home Dual Surface Felted Rug Pad
This felt-and-rubber pad offers the most cushioning underfoot of any we tried, and is also one of the best at keeping rugs in place.
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*At the time of publishing, the price was $21.
Most of our testers agreed that the ¼-inch-thick Mohawk Home Supreme Dual Surface Felted Rug Pad felt the most comfortable underfoot. We also think this rug pad offers better grip than most of the other pads we tested, and it will stay put under even the most rambunctious, sprinting pets’ paws. It comes in a wide range of rectangular and round sizes and has a one-year warranty.
Upgrade pick
Durahold Plus Non Slip Rug Pad
The firm Durahold has a unique grooved surface that held a rug in place better than any other pad we tried. Its dense felt is durable too, so it’s a good choice for high-traffic areas.
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*At the time of publishing, the price was $50.
For extra grip, or if you have higher-quality rugs, consider the ⅓-inch-thick felt-and-rubber Durahold Plus Non Slip Rug Pad, a favorite among our experts and some of our testers. It holds on to both the rug and the floor better, thanks to heat-pressed diamond-shaped grooves on the top and firm rubber on the bottom. This design makes it especially good for high-traffic areas, or if you have pets or kids who like to move rugs around. The Durahold’s denser felt will also hold up better to wear than our main pick’s and won’t flatten out with use. This pad comes in many sizes and costs roughly twice as much as the Mohawk Home. No-Muv, the company that makes Durahold pads, offers a 10-year warranty.
Also great
Rug Pad USA Super Lock Natural
This pad is thinner than most others we tested, making it versatile enough for placement anywhere, and you can easily cut it to fit rugs of any size.
Buying Options
*At the time of publishing, the price was $31.
While felt-and-rubber pads generally perform better than rubber-only mesh pads, the Rug Pad USA Super Lock Natural is a great option if you have low-profile doors or prefer a thinner, non-felt type of pad. This rubber pad feels nearly as cushiony as our felt picks but at a fraction of the thickness, and it offers exceptional grip. The Super Lock Natural’s mesh is denser than that of competitors, and thus better at protecting rugs and doormats and holding them in place. Nonetheless, for living room, bedroom, or hallway rugs, we recommend choosing our main or upgrade pick, as either of those pads will boost the longevity of your rugs even further.
