No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed.
Cutting a rug pad to size.
Use the ruler and the markings you just made to score an outline of the rugs new size with a carpeting knife.
Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size before placing it.
It is actually quite common to find that your recently purchased area rug pad has an overhang.
The following list of directions aims to provide an easy step by step process in trimming any area rug pad so that it fits with the area rug you have in.
If the rug is thin enough this process may actually succeed in cutting the rug but it will certainly score out an area for you to cut with shears.
Do not include any decorative ends such as tassels.
Score the dimensions with a carpeting knife.
Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing.
Step 1 measure the rug that you plan to place the area rug pad under if you do not know the size.