Rug Pads for Radiant Heat Floors
Why Do Some Rug Pads Not Do Well with Radiant Heating? In simple terms: they can’t handle the heat! We know you love your radiant heat floors, but your rug pad? It’s basically trying to live with being on a constant slow cooker. A plastic rug pad or even all rubber rug pads can struggle on radiant heat flooring because
Eco-Plush 3/8"
Dense felt pad with generous cushioning for use with larger rugs that don’t require a non-slip pad
Rug Pads for Radiant Heat Floors
Why Do Some Rug Pads Not Do Well with Radiant Heating?
In simple terms: they can’t handle the heat!
We know you love your radiant heat floors, but your rug pad? It’s basically trying to live with being on a constant slow cooker.
A plastic rug pad or even all rubber rug pads can struggle on radiant heat flooring because they can deform, melt, or disintegrate. While most of the time, a carpet pad with insulation is *chef’s kiss* perfect, with a heated floor, it blocks out the heat.
You need a special kind of carpet pad to handle that kind of constant heat and make sure the heat still gets to you.
Enter the carpet pad for radiant heat.
A carpet pad or rug pad for radiant heat is specifically designed to handle a wide range of temperatures and they won’t block out the heat from your floors.
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LOVE the RugPro Pad!
I have radiant floors in my office. I have a beautiful cotton rug to allow the heat to transfer into the room. However, it kept bunching like crazy (that's what happens on top of tile)...not any more! It lies perfectly flat, no matter how many people are in there, and it still is warm. I am so grateful!
— Helene G.
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The RugPro Difference For Your Radiant Heat Floor
Allows Heat Through |
If you’ve got radiant heat flooring, you do want a heated rug, right? Then you need a pad that will let the heat through! A thinner, breathable pad like our RugPro is perfect for just that. |
Non Slip Grip |
Just because your floor is heated, doesn’t mean it’s slip proof. For small rugs, you still need non slip grip and that’s where our natural rubber and felt combo pads are perfect. |
Safe For Flooring |
Don’t let cheap plastic pads or rugs with a latex backing melt onto your expensive radiant heat flooring. Our carpet pads for radiant heat will keep your floors safe, clean, and undamaged. |
Durable and Heat Resistant |
You need a rug pad that will handle the changing temperatures of the radiant floor for years. Our pads for heated floors will do just that. |
Made in the USA |
All of our rug pads are made here in the USA so we have full control over what goes into all our products. |
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The Eco Plush Rug Pad is Perfect!
The pad was cut perfectly for our dining room rug and it helps to evenly distribute the heat from our radiant heat floor, which it was recommended for.
— Renee T.
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The Difference Between Our Rug Pads for Radiant Heat and a Heated Floor Mat
Let’s be clear here: our rug pads for radiant heat flooring are not the same as a heated floor mat.
While our rug pads are plush, cozy, and great for your floor, they do not offer any heat on their own like a heated floor mat or heated rug pad does.
Our pads are what you’d put on top of heated hardwood floors, heated laminate floor, or radiant heat tile. Use your radiant floor mats, then one of our heat resistant pads on top with a sweet rug of your choice for a top-notch heated area rug.
The Best Rug Pad for Radiant Heat Flooring and Small Rugs
If you’re looking for a heated floor carpet pad for a small rug in the range of 3 x 5 to 6 x 9, we recommend getting a pad with some non slip grip. Just because your floor is heated, doesn’t make it slip resistant!
Our best non slip pad for radiant heat would be our super thin RugPro rug pad, which combines natural rubber and felt for a breathable 1/16-inch rug pad with exceptional grip. The thin quality of the pad makes it ideal for radiant heat because the heat can pass right through.
If you want to put a bit more spring in your step for a small heated bathroom rug or hallway rug, you’ve got to go with either the Contour Lock or Superior Lock rug pad. Superior Lock has the most padding with either 1/4" or 7/16” thicknesses while Contour Lock comes in at 1/8" thickness for a lower profile touch of cushion. Both these pads have a natural rubber backing that’s safe for heated floors.
Your Non Slip Choices for Radiant Floor Heating
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The Best Radiant Heat Carpet Pad for Large Area Rugs
If you’re putting a large area rug on radiant floor heating, you’ve got to get our Eco Plush rug pad.
Punching in at three different thicknesses (1/4", 3/8”, and 1/2") and made of tightly woven 100% recycled felt, the Eco Plush is completely safe for radiant heat floors and is seriously comfortable. To get the most heat from your floor, you want the thinner, 1/4-inch Eco Plush.
Keep in mind, these A+ felt pads are all the rage, but they don’t have non slip grip so only use them for large rugs or rugs that have plenty of furniture weighing them down.
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But Wait! There’s More!
Want to get EVEN MORE details on heat-resistant rug pads for a radiant heating system?
We have a blog post for that! Check out our full guide on what’s best for radiant heat floors.
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Customer Questions & Answers
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Can I use the Eco Plush mat on a heated tile floor?
Yes, you can. Eco Plush is made of 100% heat-pressed felt for sumptuous cushioning, and being a natural material it is easily able to tolerate the changing temperatures of radiant heated floors.
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I have radiant heated pine floors which means I am worried about rubber backings sticking to them. What do you suggest?
I recommend Eco Plush, Superior Lock or Contour Lock. All three rug pads are safe for radiant heated floors.
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I need a rug pad to go on a radiant heated tile floor. My previous felt pad had a rubber backing which disintegrated rather quickly. What would you suggest as a different pad? Can I use Super Lock Natural?
We do not suggest Super Lock Natural for radiant heated floors. We only recommend our felt and rubber pads and our 100% all felt pads such as Eco Plush. All can easily handle the changing temperatures of heated floors without degrading. The all felt pads will last the longest.
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I am looking for rug pads that will work on heated hardwood floors and on a carpet that has underfloor heating. Which pads are safe for this type of heating? I also need them to deliver cushioning and gripping.
For your hardwood floors, I recommend the Superior Lock pad and for your carpet, I suggest our Carpet Lock pad. This is the only pad we recommend for wall-to-wall carpet. Both pads are made of felt and natural rubber and can handle the changing temperatures of radiant heated floors without breaking down. They are also non-slip and provide very comfortable levels of cushioning.
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Is it safe to use your Contour Lock pad under an area rug on a heated floor?
Yes, our Contour Lock pads, Superior Lock pads and Eco Plush pads are safe for radiant heated floors.
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What do you recommend for an area rug on an engineered laminate wood flooring that's on top of a radiant floor heaing system?
Our Eco Plush, Superior Lock and Contour Lock pads are all perfect for radiant floors.
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Can you tell me which of your rug pads are suitable for radiant heated Saltillo tile floors?
You can use the Contour Lock and Superior Lock felt and natural rubber pads and the Eco Plush all-felt pad for radiant heated floors. They are easily capable of withstanding the temperatures without breaking down and damaging your flooring.
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Is there a carpet pad that can be used over in-floor heating with a very low R-value? Do you have specs available on it?
For in-floor heating, we recommend the Contour Lock and Superior Lock felt and natural rubber pads and the Eco Plush all felt pad. They can handle the varying temperatures and will not melt, break down or stick to floors. With regards to R-value, we do not rate our pads like that.
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I need a pad with grip for a 13' 1/2" x 10'2" rug. However, I have a radiant heated floor and I'm worried about rubber.
I suggest our Superior Lock or Contour Lock non-slip pads. Both are made of felt and natural rubber and possess a powerful gripping attribute. These pads are perfectly safe on radiant heated floors and will not degrade or cause any damage because of the changing temperatures. Contour Lock is 1/8" thick while Superior Lock comes in three different thicknesses.
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Which pads are suitable for heated concrete floors?
I recommend Eco Plush, Contour Lock, and Superior Lock. All three can easily accommodate the changing temperatures of radiated floors.
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I’m looking for a pad for a 10' x 14' area rug that is to go on a radiant heated hardwood floor. What product do you recommend and is it made by needle punching? Does any rubber in the pads sit on the floor? How thick are your pads?
I have several recommendations for you, including Superior Lock and Contour Lock for grip. Both of these pads have a natural rubber bottom. With regards to thickness, Contour Lock is 1/8" and Superior Lock comes in 1/4" and 7/16". Eco Plush would also work well with your size rug. This is a 100% felt pad and all our felt is needle punched. Eco Plush comes in three different thicknesses: 1/4" 1/3" and 1/2".
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Can you use a non-slip rubber pad on a heated tile floor? This pad will be going in a bathroom for a handicapped person. Also, I don’t want it to be too thick in case it creates a tripping hazard.
Yes, you can. I recommend our Contour Lock pad. This low-profile non-slip pad is 1/8” thick and made of felt and natural rubber. It will not break down on the heated tile floor.
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What is the best pad for a high pile 11'2" x 14'3" rug? The floor is concrete, and it is heated.
I recommend Contour Lock or Superior Lock felt and natural rubber pads. Both offer gripping and cushioning and are good for heated floors. Superior Lock comes in three different thicknesses, and if you decide this is the pad for you select the 1/4" thickness. Contour Lock is available as a 1/8" thick pad.
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I have radiant heated tile floors in my entryway and bathrooms. What pads do you suggest for any rugs that I may use in these places?
I suggest either Contour Lock or Superior Lock. These are felt and natural rubber pads that are not perturbed by changing floor temperatures, so they won't degrade. In addition, both offer gripping and cushioning.