Which Side Of Carpet Padding Goes Down

Which side goes up.

Which side of carpet padding goes down.

As you walk on the carpet the abrasive backing will rub the pad and that mesh preserves the integrity of the pad. In this video i share a few quick tips on how to install carpet padding and which side of the carpet padding goes up. A common question with carpet underpad is. This is the side that faces up.

Your stretcher s pins are adjustable. This side goes up this allows the carpet to move across it naturally as you install the carpet and unless you have a kid and pet proof or rubber padding all pad will let spills go right to the floor gl. The pad will likely have one side that is shiny or smoother than the other. You re not putting the pad across the tack strips.

This is the side that faces up. The mesh side should go up. The reason for this smooth side is so that the carpet can easily slide across the pad when installing it. The reason for this smooth side is so that the carpet can easily slide across the pad when installing it.

When felt jute rug pads are manufactured both sides of the pad are needle punched differently. The pad should be glued stapled to the subfloor. A common question with carpet underpad is. Which side goes up.

The difference in the manufacturing process causes one side to be flatter and firmer. Depends on the padding but the smooth or shiny side up.