Mohawk Home 8′ x 10′ Non Slip Rug Pad Gripper 1/4 Thick Dual
$53.99
Product Overview
The Mohawk Home 8′ x 10′ Non Slip Rug Pad Gripper is engineered to deliver lasting stability, enhanced comfort, and superior floor protection for area rugs in high-traffic environments. Featuring a dual-surface construction—blended felt fibers on one side and a latex rubber gripper on the other—this rug pad ensures your rug remains securely anchored while providing soft cushioning underfoot. Designed to support busy households, it offers valuable benefits like sound absorption, insulation, and long-term durability across all major flooring types. Whether installed over carpet or hard surfaces such as hardwood, tile, or laminate, this pad effectively prevents common issues like slipping, sliding, bunching, and wrinkling—keeping your rug looking neat and your floors well-protected.
Key Features
- Durable Dual Surface Design: Combines soft, blended felt fibers with a non-slip latex rubber backing to provide both comfort and strong grip. The felt side adds plush padding underfoot, while the rubber side delivers reliable traction against various floor types.
- Green Label Plus Certified: Certified by The Carpet & Rug Institute, this pad meets strict indoor air quality standards by ensuring low chemical emissions, making it a safe choice for homes with children or pets.
- Customizable Sizing: Easily trimmed using scissors to fit rugs of any size or shape. Simply score the surface and cut to your desired dimensions for a precise custom fit tailored to your space.
- Three Thickness Options Available: Choose from 1/4″, 3/8”, or 1/2″ thickness depending on your comfort preference and rug type—whether you want subtle cushioning or deeper softness for added luxury.
- Versatile Floor Compatibility: Works effectively on both carpeted and hard surface floors. Place the rubber side down on hard floors (like tile or hardwood) for maximum grip; place the felt side down over carpet to prevent shifting without dragging.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 8 feet x 10 feet (standard size)
- Thickness Options: 1/4″, 3/8”, 1/2″
- Material Composition: Blended felt fibers + latex rubber backing
- Certification: Green Label Plus by The Carpet & Rug Institute
- Suitable For: Hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, and carpeted floors
Benefits & Use Cases
This rug pad excels in everyday performance, offering a smart solution for homeowners seeking both functionality and long-term value. Its robust latex rubber backing is especially effective at securing larger rugs—particularly those over 5×8 feet—preventing dangerous slips and reducing wear on flooring surfaces caused by constant movement. The added cushioning enhances comfort whether walking barefoot or sitting nearby, while the sound-absorbing properties help minimize footfall noise, ideal for open-concept living areas or multi-level homes.
Thanks to its customizable trim-to-fit design, this pad adapts seamlessly to standard sizes like 5×8, 6×9, and 8×10, as well as irregular shapes or undersized rugs. For smaller rugs under 5×8, such as scatters or runners, combining the pad with additional grip aids like rug tape or non-slip corner tabs is recommended to maximize stability in high-traffic zones.
The Mohawk Home Dual Surface Rug Pad is perfect for high-use rooms including living rooms, hallways, entryways, and bedrooms where rugs see frequent activity. It not only extends the life of your area rug by minimizing friction and shifting but also protects underlying floors from scratches, dents, and moisture exposure. With proper installation and occasional repositioning, this pad maintains its grip and structural integrity over time, offering peace of mind and consistent performance season after season.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Proper placement and trimming ensure optimal performance. For hard surface flooring (tile, hardwood, laminate), always position the rubber side down to create maximum adhesion. On carpeted floors, lay the felt side down to allow smooth gliding without resistance. To achieve the best fit and prevent edges from curling or lifting, trim the pad slightly shorter than your rug’s perimeter—2 inches for 3/8″ and 1/2″ thicknesses, and 1 to 2 inches for the 1/4″ option. Use a utility knife or scissors to score and cut cleanly along straight lines.
To maintain effectiveness, avoid placing heavy furniture directly on top of the pad unless necessary; occasional repositioning may be required to preserve even contact and prevent compression in high-pressure areas. Vacuuming around the edges occasionally can help remove dust and debris that might reduce grip over time.
Important Notes
- Trimming Guidelines: For best results and edge security, trim the pad 2 inches shorter than your rug’s perimeter if choosing the 3/8″ or 1/2″ thickness. For the 1/4″ option, trim 1 to 2 inches short.
- Placement Instructions: On hard floors, position the rubber side down for optimal grip. On carpet, lay the felt side down to maintain stability without causing drag.
- Not Included: Area rug itself is not included with purchase.
- Maintenance Tip: Avoid placing heavy furniture directly on the pad; repositioning may be needed occasionally to maintain even contact.
This rug pad represents a practical investment for anyone looking to enhance rug safety, comfort, and longevity without compromising style or indoor air quality.
11 reviews for Mohawk Home 8′ x 10′ Non Slip Rug Pad Gripper 1/4 Thick Dual
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Kindle Customer –
Perfect!
I rarely leave reviews, even when I like a product. But this is worth it and hopefully can help others too. This mat is PERFECT under a Ruggable! I got an 8Ã10 ruggable in excellent condition second hand but could not rationalize spending the money for the branded mat underneath it. After researching, I didn’t get much help about alternatives but decided to take a gamble anyway. And I’m so glad I did! This is a fraction of the cost and literally works perfectly. The felt is not soft, its super super grippy and velcro like. The ruggable sticks to it wonderfully and the rubber side is truly nonslip against my hardwood floors. We did have to trim it to size, about an inch on two sides. It does have a significant ‘factory’ smell right out of the package, but dissipated quickly. It’s thick and cushy and feels so nice under foot and for the kids to sit/play on! If you’re looking for an alternative to a Ruggable mat to use under and Ruggable top rug, GET THIS ONE!
Jennifer D. Kittrell –
Exactly as advertised. Very happy
I had purchased a 4×6 faux fur rug. It was wonderfully fuzzy, but had absolutely no padding, and the smooth backing was slippery as ice. I tried a different anti slip pad first, but the rug kept slipping off the pad. This pad solves all the problems. It is exactly 4 x 6 feet. It is just shy of a half inch thick. ( I was going to get the 3/8 inch, but for the price, I decided to upgrade. Iâm glad I did. Itâs good padding, but I think anything less wouldnât be adequate.) The 1/2 inch padding is thick enough to make it comfortable to sit or kneel on the floor. (Anyone can stand on these, but if old knees are comfortable, you know itâs good.)Whatâs really amazing is thatâas advertisedâthe bottom surface holds fast to my laminate floor and the top surface holds the rug safely in place.The rug itself has uneven edges (itâs supposed to look like a fur rug) so Iâm going to eventually trim the pad to more evenly match the rug. Previous reviews suggested that it is easy to trim. If I have any problems, Iâll update this review.Otherwise, Iâll sayâespecially from someone who had been shopping for a good pad for a whileâthis is an excellent non-slip pad and is excellent quality for the price.Edited later to add: Well, I came back to add an update, but I never actually posted this review. So, Iâll just add and post. Several weeks later and Iâm still very happy with this pad. But I did want to add a note about trimming it. As mentioned above, the rug I have on top of the mat is not an exact 4×6. I needed to trim about an inch off the length and an inch off the width of the pad to make it fit underneath the rug perfectly. But it was not easy! I tried every kind of scissors I had in the house. A box cutter just shredded it. Finally, my guy came around with some industrial scissors (they looked like tin snips, but I donât think thatâs what they were) and his much stronger hands than mine, and he was able to make a nice, neat trim. With the right tool and the right user, the mat trims nicely with no fraying. Iâm going to guess, when they show the picture of the mat being cut with regular scissors, itâd probably the thinner version and not the 1/2 inch.Still, very happy with this product!
foxfour –
Great Rug Pad
This rig pad is great! It rolled out easily, was easy to cut to fit our runner, keeps our runner in place, and provides a good amount of cushion. It was also such a great price. Highly recommend!
Joanne Strauss –
Excellent Thick Resilient Under Rug Pad
This is the best rug pad I’ve ever purchased. Bottom is rubber and top is some mix of recycled felt and super “grabby” texture. I got the 8×10 for a new rug and it fulfilled my expectations and will protect both the rug and the flooring beneath, as well as keep the rug from slipping from position. It is a massive step up in quality from the common white waffle rug pads — there is just no comparison. I knocked a point off for the smell (LOL), as it is pretty stinky of chemicals. Spread out without the rug on it, it dissapated fairly well in 24 hours, but was still there somewhat when I put the rug down. With the rug in place, I no longer smell it. I did have to trim the edges since my rug was somewhat less than 8×10, and it was a firm material to cut, but I just used my heavy duty scissors and made quick work of it. I do highly recommend this product — even with a couple days of stinkiness!
Rebecca Hill –
Great rug pad!
Great rug pad! We got this for our living room and it is so comfy! It was much bigger than I thought so we had to cut it down, but itâs worth it. It hasnât slid and provides such a good amount of padding under the rug. Highly recommend!
AggieMom –
Great Rug Mat
This is the second Mohawk rug mat that we have purchased. They are well made, and are easy to cut down to the size you need. The rug stays put once placed on the mat. We have a very thin washable rug, and the mat has great padding making it well cushioned to walk on. The non-slip side works well on the tiled floor.
Ken Adams –
Exactly what you expect. The underside has a nice grip and it was easy to cut to size.So far my thin rug is staying on and has become a lot more comfortable.
E Knox –
We used it over rough plank flooring with a Persian Rug and it was excellent. It unpacks easily, lies flat, stays in place, and arrives very clean with few random fibres. Iâve already bought another one ⦠highly recommend.
June-Marie von Osinksi –
it was used for padding for 2 rugs for our bedroom bay window.very pleased with the product.
PolCas –
No se desliza nada mi tapete y quedo mucho más acolchonado y suave.
Carleigh Pope –
I bought two of these rug pads (5×8, and 9×12) for large area rugs in my place and I am completely satisfied. They arrived neatly packaged – folded in their own boxes – and the folds/ridges quickly disappeared once the pads had been laid out for a little while. Both pads were exactly the shape and size needed so no cutting necessary!The pads are a good thickness – they add a little comfort while walking on the rug but don’t raise the profile of the rug so you aren’t constantly tripping on the rug edge or kicking it up.This rug pad has changed my entire rug experience. If I need another, I will probably look here first!