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Thinner carpet thenner pad.
The answer is it depends.
Thinner loop and cut pile carpets require a more.
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The density of the carpet pad foam is another factor to consider.
Cut pile residential carpet such as those with textures and twists should have padding with a thickness of 1 2 inch or less.
In general the thickness for carpet padding shouldn t be more than.
Let s take a look at how thickness affects certain uses and types of carpet.
If you choose a low pile carpet which includes berber loop pattern carpet and commercial varieties the carpet pad thickness should be 3 8 inch or less.
For most residential carpets the carpet pad should be between 1 4 and 7 16 inch thick and should have a density of 6 to 8 pounds per cubic foot.
In fact some carpet types do better with thinner padding.
A low profile thinner construction than the premium all surface rug pad gripper this pad allows the rug to lay flatter to the floor while allowing doors to open with ease.
If you want a plush carpet it may be better for you.