How to Shop for Carpet Cushion.

This information is from the Carpet Cushion Council

Here are some rules to follow when choosing the right cushion to go with your new carpet.

1. The heavier the traffic, the thinner the cushion. In heavy traffic areas like hallways, stairs, rooms with a lot of activity and rooms with heavy furniture, such as dining rooms, choose a thinner (3/8 inch and less) and heavier cushion to better protect the carpet.
    
2. For bedrooms, dens, and areas where a more luxurious feel is desired, thicker and more resilient cushion can be used. But again, its best to go with higher ounce weight or higher density products to help make the carpet last longer.
    
3. Visual appearances of cushion are nice, but remember, once its installed, you'll never see the cushion again. Pay more attention to the ounce weights, densities, and thickness when buying.
    
4. Don't scrimp. Remember, your new floor covering is a system of both carpet and cushion. If you cut corners on cushion, you could be cutting the useable life of your carpet.
    
5. Ask about the installers. Most stores use their own professional installers or a reputable installation firm to make sure your new floor covering is properly installed. It doesn't hurt to make sure that your new carpet will be put down right by people who know how.
   
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