Carpet pad: the part you don't see
Pad decides how your carpet feels underfoot and how long it lasts. Two options, one simple price difference.
Builder pad
Included1/2" 6 lb rebond
- Solid, standard comfort
- Good for bedrooms and low-traffic rooms
- Included in every install price
Premium pad
Mohawk SmartCushion 1/2" 8 lb memory foam with moisture barrier
- Noticeably softer underfoot
- Moisture barrier helps with pets and spills
- Denser support for high-traffic rooms
What the upgrade costs
For a 12 × 12 bedroom (about 147 sq ft ordered), the premium pad adds roughly $10. For a whole-home order of 1,500 sq ft, about $105.
more for a 12 × 12 bedroom
Pad questions
Can I reuse my old pad?
I don't recommend it. Old pad is compressed, usually needs to be repaired, and can void the carpet's manufacturer warranty for special orders.
Is thicker pad always better?
No. Density matters more than thickness. Too-thick pad can make carpet wear faster.
Which pad for pets?
The premium pad's moisture barrier keeps spills from soaking through to the subfloor.
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