Mohawk Home Rug Pad Non Slip 5' x 8' 1/4" Thick Dual Surface

Wanted to increase the sound deadening of my rugs because the floors in my apartment building are eeky and creaky with every step, and I often hear the neighbors below. I had some cheap anti-slip pads from IKEA that weren’t really doing their job. These are a huge upgrade, not just in that the anti-slip is really good. First off, the sizes I ordered were true to size within an inch or so. I’ve definitely bought a “5 x 3” rug pad, but it ends up being “4.5 x 2.5” leaving you with a lot of overhang, not the case with these. They laid relatively flat after being unfolded and didn’t leave any wrinkles you could see or feel in the rugs. I saw some reviews complain about the smell. Yes, they smell a little “chemically” out of the box. But once set up and with a rug on top, there’s no noticeable smell. I only have the 1/4” version, and the cushion effect is really good, my stiffer rugs feel a lot more comfortable to walk on now. I don’t see any reason to get the thicker versions. Overall, very pleased!

Amazing addition to my rug! The runner that I have in my kitchen was very slippery and not thick at all. I had tried putting down carpet tape between the rug and the flooring, but that just wasn’t working. This rug pad is the perfect thickness to add a slight bit of cushion, but even better it holds the rug in place perfectly yeah it’s easy to move when wanting to sweep. It came for Dad and easily unfolded without any creases at all. Highly recommend!

I had purchased a 4x6 faux fur rug. It was wonderfully fuzzy, but had absolutely no padding, and the smooth backing was slippery as ice. I tried a different anti slip pad first, but the rug kept slipping off the pad. This pad solves all the problems. It is exactly 4 x 6 feet. It is just shy of a half inch thick. ( I was going to get the 3/8 inch, but for the price, I decided to upgrade. I’m glad I did. It’s good padding, but I think anything less wouldn’t be adequate.) The 1/2 inch padding is thick enough to make it comfortable to sit or kneel on the floor. (Anyone can stand on these, but if old knees are comfortable, you know it’s good.) What’s really amazing is that—as advertised—the bottom surface holds fast to my laminate floor and the top surface holds the rug safely in place. The rug itself has uneven edges (it’s supposed to look like a fur rug) so I’m going to eventually trim the pad to more evenly match the rug. Previous reviews suggested that it is easy to trim. If I have any problems, I’ll update this review. Otherwise, I’ll say—especially from someone who had been shopping for a good pad for a while—this is an excellent non-slip pad and is excellent quality for the price. Edited later to add: Well, I came back to add an update, but I never actually posted this review. So, I’ll just add and post. Several weeks later and I’m still very happy with this pad. But I did want to add a note about trimming it. As mentioned above, the rug I have on top of the mat is not an exact 4x6. I needed to trim about an inch off the length and an inch off the width of the pad to make it fit underneath the rug perfectly. But it was not easy! I tried every kind of scissors I had in the house. A box cutter just shredded it. Finally, my guy came around with some industrial scissors (they looked like tin snips, but I don’t think that’s what they were) and his much stronger hands than mine, and he was able to make a nice, neat trim. With the right tool and the right user, the mat trims nicely with no fraying. I’m going to guess, when they show the picture of the mat being cut with regular scissors, it’d probably the thinner version and not the 1/2 inch. Still, very happy with this product!

I bought the rug pad, 3/8”, for 8x10 rug. Perfect thickness. I think 1/4” definitely too thin. 1/2” better but 3/8” really gives a more plush feel. Reviews said it has to be trimmed. I was expecting more to trim, but as you can see it is almost spot on for the 8x10 rug I have. It is a bit heavy and cumbersome to move but 1 person can do it. The rubber grip on bottom is really nice. Seems to stay in place. It laid flat with no issues after it had been laying out. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. Why 4 stars? 1. The odor!! Whoa!! It is hard to describe it. Strong chemical & almost cat urine like odor. I had it laid out in a room for 4 days and it was still strong but slowly decreasing. The Mohawk site when I placed question in Amazon said to air outside in sun. Spray with combo of water and vinegar to dissipate odor. I did both! Left outside for 6 hours with that mixture sprayed on it. That was a HUGE improvement! Mohawk should have some info regarding the odor and how to resolve. Next, the 6-7 spots on the grip underside. I called Mohawk they said it should not have those marks. They didn’t appear to be the source of the smell, and I still don’t think so. The spots don’t bleed through to the top layer. I almost thought I had a returned item, still not sure if I don’t but decided to keep.

I've bought various sizes of this rug pad 4 times over the years as we furnish our house. It is one of the few true nonslip rug pads that don't budge once laid on our wood floors. I also appreciate the thick depth - the 3/8" is just the right height to add some comfiness to otherwise thin rugs without creating a trip hazard. The only downside is trimming the darn thing because it usually has a couple extra inches on one end. Overall, well worth the money.

Great addition beneath area rug on hard wood flow. Easy to trim for exact fit. Lays perfectly flat. Excellent grip - no rug slippage. Some reviews note an unpleasant smell for this item but there was absolutely none with the pad I received (verified by other noses). Quite happy with this item!

I don't usually write reviews, but as I believe this is a safety issue I felt it was my moral obligation to write it. I ordered several of these Mohawk Home Non-Slip Rug Pads during January and February of 2024. The odor is nauseating. I put them outside during the day to air them out but it didn't help at all. The disgusting smell began to increase throughout my house and I couldn't get the odor to go away. I woke up in the middle of the night and had to run into the bathroom feeling light-headed and nauseous. I reported this directly to Mohawk and I was told they recently had a "bad batch," and they believed the odor was most likely caused by contaminated dye that was added to the latex for color. The smell intensified, especially while my heat was on, so I had a service call with an HVAC/Duct company. He explained that the odor from the rug pads was blown throughout my house when the heat was on and then the return vent sucked up the air sending it back to my heating system which then circulated the horrific-smelling air throughout my entire house. He cleaned and deodorized the HVAC system which helped somewhat, but the smell lingers in my furniture, rugs, blankets, etc. I have been washing everything non-stop and have sprayed Febreze everywhere. I looked back through the Amazon reviews about these Mohawk rug pads and I have found many other people complaining about the dreadful stench, and this goes all the way back to 2020. So the reason given to me by Mohawk for the atrocious odor being caused by a "bad batch" that recently occurred is not only unacceptable but complete hogwash. I contacted the EPA as well as filed a complaint with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission about this issue. It is well known that VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, are found in many products, including rug pads, and can lead to poor indoor air quality causing numerous issues including respiratory symptoms. VOCs can be carcinogenic to human beings. I have been nauseated, dizzy, and cannot get this sickening odor out of my house. I have tried using strong mouthwash, chewing peppermint gum, and drinking peppermint tea but I cannot get that horrific smell out of my nose or respiratory tract that has come from these disgusting Mohawk rug pads. I am grateful to Amazon for refunding my money for the four Mohawk Home Non-Slip Rug Pads, but I am concerned that nothing was done to resolve the real issue, the safety issue of these rug pads. I recommended to Amazon that they take the rug pads off of their site immediately and I am hopeful that they will. I recontacted Mohawk yesterday, March 18, 2024, via email, sending them the Amazon reviews with odor issues as far back as 2020 and the response I got was, "This was from 2020 and these people might have some kind of "allergy" that make them more sensitive to certain things." They have swept the rug pad odor issue under the rug. No pun intended. I am extremely dissatisfied with Mohawk and will never purchase anything from the company again.

I was looking for a non-slip rug pad to go between my wall-to-wall carpet and a runner to keep it from slipping as we walked on the carpet. This works really well with both carpets and adds a nice layer of cushioning. One thing to note is that it is adjustable, which is exactly what I wanted because I wasn't sure how I wanted my runner angled, and I want to be able to vacuum under it periodically. It's really important that you put the right side up, depending on what floor you're putting your rug on. One side is for between two carpets, and the other is for hard flooring, like tile. I have one I use for a runner on tile, and it doesn't shift when you walk on it. I also like that you can cut it if it's too long.

Excellent product. Exactly what I was looking for. Purchased 8x10feet. Didn’t need to trim. Fit perfectly. Do note that it is not made out of rubber or foam so it doesn’t have that “bouncy” feel to it. However It is perfect for a large or small area rug for thin hand woven rugs like my French Aubusson Rugs which is thin and slippery on any hard surface as seen in my pics. Because the rug is thin, this thick felt product provides the perfect amount of support due to its thickness and density for ideal cushioning and floor and rug protection plus the underside facing the floor is anti-slip. Makes vacuuming a Breeze and so much more comfortable to walk on compared to without it. I’ve read some reviews of people saying it doesn’t have the “bouncy” or “spongy” plush feeling they are looking for similar to those in 5-star Hotels. I’ve asked the industrial carpet experts and I’ve been told That What the hotels use as underlay are not felt but Thick Rubber or Foam for that plush “bouncy” feel. And those are also very much more expensive too. So if you are looking for that spongy feel than you should look for their rubber or foam underlays. This one is also sturdy and dense enough for me to place heavy furniture on it without spoiling the rug due to its firm density. Shipped all the way to Singapore in perfect condition. Wasn’t rolled but folded for logistical practicality. The creases And folded areas plumped out and flattened out after 30 mins or so. After more than 2 weeks of use in Singapore’s very hot and humid tropical climate. I checked if the Silicon anti slip side resting against my ceramic floor tiles could have fused or stuck together due to the heat, humidity and weight of the furniture, thankfully it did not. As such I have No regrets getting this. And will order again in future.

it was used for padding for 2 rugs for our bedroom bay window. very pleased with the product.

Perfect for my new rug, keeps the rug in place and gives it a better spring under foot

Does what it says on the tin! Good grip non slip & good cushioning. However there is an awful strong smell on the product even after a few weeks leaving it to air but no change, very unpleasant. The manufacturer states that the product is certified by Green Label Plus showcasing top quality products with the lowest chemicals emissions on the market. If this is the case why does it smell so bad. Unfortunately, I will be returning it.

So far so good.