WHAT I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CARPET CUSHION:

Why is Quality Cushion Important?

CUSHION, not your carpet, determines how carpet feels when you walk on it, and helps maintain your carpet's original appearance.

 

How Does Cushion Work?

Cushion absorbs foot traffic and makes carpet feel better, last longer. Better quality cushion blocks moisture, fights stains and odors, minimizes sound transfer between rooms, provides thermal insulation and increases air flow between the floor and your carpet for better, more efficient vacuuming.

 

Will Cushion Protect My Carpet From Wearing Out?

Today's carpet rarely wears out. Selecting the correct cushion helps resist "uglying out" due to premature matting and crushing - and now soiling and staining. Each style of cushion has distinctive characteristics. It could be density (weight), thickness or an added feature.

An example of an added feature would be:

A moisture barrier that keeps spills on top of the cushion, making the carpet easier to clean.

Enzyme technology to control odors and stains.

How Do I Know What To Buy?

Decide based on comfort, performance and a warranty that's right for you. Typically, softer, luxurious cushion is found in living rooms or master bedrooms, and cushion with more support is used for certain precision-loop (berber) carpets and areas with active use.

How Effective Are The New Spill and Odor Technologies?

Spill and odor fighting capabilities are the latest advancements in carpet cushion. Leading brands include Odor-Eaters® and Stainmaster® Carpet Cushion and they are exceptionally effective, and they work for the life of your cushion.