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Protecting Wood Floors

Room by Room : Episode RXR-2207 -- More Projects »
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This pad with a fiber top and breathable rubber bottom is much better than a non-skid, open-weave pad for protecting area rugs and hardwood floors.
Matt Fox offers these tips for protecting wood floors:

  • Experts say the best padding for a fabric-backed area rug is a 1/4 inch combination pad with a fiber top and breathable rubber bottom. This protects the back of the area rug, which in turn keeps it intact, and the rubber backing keeps the rug from sliding.

  • Another way to protect wood floors is to place heavy furniture on felt pads. Stick them to the bottom of the foot or just the bottom edge of a piece to help keep it from making indentations in the floor and to help slide a piece a bit for cleaning rather than lifting it.

Explore hundreds of ideas for Decorating Room by Room from hosts Shari Hiller and Matt Fox.

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Room by Room : Episode RXR-2207
•Sleek City Dining Room
•Protecting Wood Floors
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