Are you trying to tell me that you can buy the lousiest carpet out there but purchase the very best pad and you will have a great job? I don't think so! If you buy the lousiest carpet out there, no matter what type of carpet cushion you buy, you will still have lousy carpet. And one that won't stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use.
At the same time, if you buy great carpet and install low grade padding underneath, the performance of your great, brand new carpet will be compromised. A low grade pad will cause your carpet to wear prematurely. You will also get more matting issues. A low grade pad does not allow the new carpet to perform the way it was intended to perform.
So is the grade of carpet cushion important? Of course it is but not more important than the grade of carpet that you select. A good grade of padding will allow the new carpet to perform in a way that it was intended to perform.
So the most important criteria will be the quality of carpet that you choose but almost as important will be the quality of pad that is installed under it. A good quality pad acts like a shock absorber and will take the wear off the tips of the new carpet. This will ensure uniform performance and predicable wearability.
Jeff Dean
Owner of Dover Floor Covering
http://www.doverfloorcovering.com
