What Lies Beneath

September 24, 2014



I will be fashioning some shoes while I tour you around to show you some of our home's rugs.  But what I really want to focus on is what lies beneath...and what is that??!  Why the rug pads, of course!  I have some good rug pads and some cheap rug pads and the difference is like night and day.  Did you know that cheap rug pads can potentially ruin your hardwood floors.  This is why little by little I will be upgrading all my pads.  The best source I have found so far for high quality rug pads is Rug Pad USA.  They have eco-friendly products, which is rare since the market is flooded with toxic pvc imported rug pads, plus they are made right here in the US.  Additionally, they can even be custom cut to fit your rug specifications at no extra charge. This for me is quite the selling point. Ok, so here are some of my rugs and more shoes-


But now I will reveal to you the ugly truth of what lies beneath...these are what some of my cheap rug pads look like.


Not so sexy anymore, right? Uhm, I am a little embarrassed actually.  But now let me show you what a good, strong, made in the USA, with a 15-20 year warranty, hardwood friendly rug pad looks like- this one is from Rug Pad USA


Now, this rug pad my friends, gives you that extra bounce in your step.  I cannot  stress to you enough what a huge difference it makes.  It just makes the rug look fuller and the experience of walking on it richer.  It feels quite luxurious as you walk on it.  Now I really want to upgrade all my rug pads stat. Rug Pad USA has a fabulous chart to help you pick the best rug pad for you weather you are using it on a hardwood floor, tile or linoleum floor.  They have an a rug pad option for noise reduction. See the chart here.

[rug pad c/o Rug Pad USA. All images by AC]

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15 comments

  1. Molly {Dreams in HD}September 24, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    oh my gosh that rug pad is like night and day compared with the ones we have in our house. ek, guess i'll be needing to upgrade! on the flip side though i don't know what i'm more envious of...your gorgeous shoes or your gorgeous rugs. we'll just say both are fabulous :)

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  2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Where is that second rug from? That color and pattern, I must have!

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  3. Gaby [The Vault Files]September 24, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    You have such an amazing rug collection! And I agree, rug pads are necessary.

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  4. Sandy at You May Be WanderingSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    First of all...I absolutely LOVE how you took a post on rug pads and turned it into such a beautiful post. Now, let's talk about those ridiculously gorgeous rugs in your home - each one is more stunning than the last! Hope you are having a wonderful week, Albertina! xoxo

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  5. decorayadoraSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    que lindas alfombras Albertina !! la de flores y fondo negro ESPECTACULAR

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  6. CarlaSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Great post!!!

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  7. drew elizabethSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    This post is actually really helpful! I have a rug pad under ours in the living room but it never seems to stay or provide enough support. When we move into our next apartment I will need to get one of these for our new rug.

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  8. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.comSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Love all the rugs and shoes- especially the blue rug!! Good pads are a must- I agree!

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  9. Katy ByrneSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    In love with all of the shoes, and the rugs! Rug pads are a good investment. Especially if you don't want to waste time re-positioning your rugs constantly!

    www.designsbykaty.com

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  10. designchicSeptember 24, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Ok, so hard for me to check the rug pads…can't quit looking at the great shoes. The first pair is awesome. I will say that I bought a really nice rug pad for my living room and I think about how comfortable the rug feels every time I walk in there!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Love all your rugs and shoes! I agree - rugs pads are a must. :)

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  12. LiveLaughDecorateSeptember 24, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Lol
    Cannot believe you turned a post about rug pads into such stylishness. Love all ur rugs, all ur shoes and yes, I need good quality rug pads for sure!

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  13. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I had to go thru this post twice - once to drool over your shoes, and then to love on all your rugs. And you are right, I've had some bad rug pads in my day and they do a number on your hardwoods!

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  14. Gwen, The MakeristaSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I'm having pretty strong rug envy right now. :)

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  15. Cristina [Via Blossom]September 26, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Thank you for this post!! Rugs pads are so important. I will start investing in good ones. Mine are kind of cheap and they did damage the floors in my old house. I am not making this mistake again in my new house. Gorgeous Shoes beautiful Rugs!!

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