Carpet cushion

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We offer a wide selection of cushions in various thicknesses and densities to accommodate every client, every lifestyle and every budget. A Mohawk cushion helps your carpet feel richer and more luxurious; it also improves your carpet’s acoustical and insulating properties, making the room quieter and warmer. Carpet construction affects the choice of proper carpet padding. 

The most common type of foam carpet pad is rebond pad, used by about 80% of the industry. Rebond is made from scraps of foam used in furniture and bonded together. For rebond pad, most carpet manufacturer warranties generally require at least a 6-pound pad for cut pile carpets and 8-pound pad for looped carpets. 

Fiber pads are made from either natural or synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene are now widely used because they're cheaper to make. Fiber pads can even be made from recycled carpet. Loop-style carpets typically use a fiber pad. 

Rubber carpet pads are made in either flat or a waffle pattern. Rubber pads are thin, firm pads, so they are frequently used under Berbers or in commercial applications. 

Carpet manufacturers have minimum pad recommendations for each carpet, so ask the retailer what the manufacturer recommends. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation. 

Padding is ultimately your decision unless restricted by building code. To help in your decision, consider placing a sample of the carpet you like over a sample of the pad recommended by the manufacturer. Step on it to determine if you like the feel underfoot. Don’t forget to try additional pads offered by the retailer before making your final choice. 


Note that medium and higher density pads generally improve the performance and durability of carpet.