HOW TO MAKE YOUR RUG SUPER COZY!

I love a cozy rug! Unfortunately, they are not as easy to clean as a rug that can fit in the washing machine!

Elliott, our Berner, has his cozy carpet square. And in the stubborn side of the breed, he lies/ lays next to the cozy rug… on the hardwood floor.

ELLIOTT THE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG SLEEPS ON HARDWOOD FLOOR.

We have hardwood floors on our main level and vinyl flooring in our garden-level basement. I love wood flooring and appreciate the vinyl options in model homes and basements.

Because of our wood flooring, we are committed to rugs in our living room, family room, and lower level.

VINYL FLOORING IN LOWER LEVEL OR BASEMENT

The reason for our flooring option is this guy! Elliott!!

We are a big dog family, so our rugs take a beating. Oh, and I should mention Elliott loves to sit on our deck and enjoy a rain shower.

I shared this video on my Instagram!

Between the four seasons and elements, our floors take a direct hit from shoes and paws.

But it was this rug pad disaster in our family room that set me on a path for a new rug and a felt rug pad. I needed a better undergarment for my floors.

RUG PAD BENEFITS

A rug pad is the superhero to a rug—especially one that is exposed to sunlight during the day, pets and/or kids.

It adds a cushion under the rugs while also protecting the floors.

THE RUG ROLL OF A LIFETIME

A quick search landed me on Rug Pads USA. They are a US-based company!

I ordered a 1/2″ thick felt rug pad. Their carpet pads work with a variety of floorings.

I am not exaggerating when I said it was like walking on poofy clouds.

A rug pad was a game changer for my hardwood floors and the rug that sits on top.

One could make a case that it makes sense to invest in a quality rug pad more than on a pricey rug..especially if you are a dog (or cat) family.

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DO SITTING ON HARDWOOD FLOOR.

I bought this 8×10 carpet felt pad.

The product name does not evoke a cozy vibe until …

the 1/2″ precut felt, made in the USA, pad was positioned under our new family room rug.

INSTALL STEPS

I trimmed the edges of the pad to keep them fully covered under the rug.

In hindsight, I would suggest using a ruler or tape measure to draw a straighter line before cutting off the excess edges of the felt pad.

I rushed that step, and so one corner of the padding is a wee too short, where you can feel the uneven edge between the pad and the carpet.

Oops! I guess my measuring mistakes are not limited to the kitchen!

As a homeowner and a big dog family, I have replaced many rugs over the years.

Tip: Roll up your rugs if you have a puppy. Wood floors are easier to clean than rugs.

A rug pad is the foundation to take your rug from okay to amazing, under your toes and clean paws.

Rug and floor protectors are like best friends, like Monica and Rachel or Rhoda Morgenstern and Mary. Richards.

You cannot have one without the other.

This rug tip changed how I feel about rugs and bare feet. I may need to get a pedicure more often – that is how cushy-soft and non-slip a felt rug pad feels under a budget-friendly rug.

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A rug pad is a game changer for your rugs!

SHOP MY RUG FINDS I

I have the light blue but really like the deeper sea blue.

You guys I had no idea that a floor protector would feel so good under bare feet after a day of showing properties and walking the dogs. I need a pedicure.

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