Rug thickness

Up to a certain point, the thicker and heavier the pad the more service it will give, but if pads thicker than 48 ounces are used, there is danger of tearing the carpet when moving large pieces of furniture.

Based on actual experience, the most popular weights for home use are the 40 ounce, 45 ounce and 48 ounce.

Practically every all-hair or hair-and-jute lining made today is treated for resistance to moths and is so marked on the label.

Rubber pads, made of poured latex, are recommended where they must be moved frequently. Felted linings will tear with too much handling.

For use under very small rugs, thin nonskid pads of treated paper or linoleum-like material are available.