Why Anti-Slip Rug Underlay Is a Must-Have

Why Anti-Slip Rug Underlay Is a Must-Have

If you’re constantly straightening your Floor Rugs, stressing about trip hazards or worried about scratching your floors, an Anti-slip Rug Underlay is honestly a game changer. Anti-slip Underlays stop Rugs, Mats and Runners from sliding, bunching and rippling, so your floors stay safer, your home looks neater and your rugs last longer.

With the right underlay, you get better grip on hard floors and carpet, extra cushioning underfoot and a lot less “rug rage” in busy areas like hallways, living rooms and entrances.

Big Benefits: Why Bother With Anti Slip Underlay?

Anti-slip underlays do a lot more than just stop Floor Rugs from moving around.

• Safety first: A non-slip underlay helps prevent trips and falls by keeping rugs flat and secure, which is especially important for kids, older family members and pets zooming around the house.
• Protects your floors: By sitting between the rug and the floor, the Rug Pad stops abrasive fibres and trapped dirt from rubbing directly on timber, laminate or vinyl, helping reduce scuffs and scratches.
• Helps rugs last longer: Underlay absorbs some of the impact from daily foot traffic, so the rug’s backing and fibres don’t break down as quickly.
• More comfort underfoot: Thicker styles add a soft, cushioned feel that makes thin rugs feel more plush and helps them sit nicer and flatter.
• Better grip on any surface: Different Anti Slip Underlays are made for hard floors, carpet or both, so you can get proper friction whether your rug is on tiles, boards, concrete or wall‑to‑wall carpet.

Anti-Slip Underlay For Hard Floors (By the Metre)

If you’ve got long Hall Runners or tricky spaces on timber, tiles, concrete or laminate, the 2mm Anti-Slip Rug Underlay by the metre is a super simple solution.

This thin rubber pad is made specifically for hard floors only and is designed to grip both the back of your rug and the floor so runners don’t “walk” or wrinkle as people move through the hallway. Just cut it to size, lay it under your rug or runner and you’re done. It’s ideal when you want strong grip without adding bulk or changing the feel of the rug.

Pre‑Cut 2mm Rug Pads For Hard Floors

Perfect for standard Area Rug sizes on hard floors, the pre‑cut 2mm Rug Pad “Total Stop” takes out all the guesswork.

These Rug Pads are ready to go straight under popular rug sizes and are made from a rubber and vinyl compound that locks rugs in place on tiles, wood, concrete and laminate. You also get a touch of extra cushioning plus antimicrobial treatment to resist odour‑causing bacteria, mould and mildew – handy in busy living spaces, entrances and under dining tables where crumbs and spills are common.

Teebaud Anti-Slip Runner Underlay (Carpet & Hard Floors)

Teebaud is the go‑to option when you want one runner pad that works on both carpet and hard floors.

This clever dual‑purpose underlay is perfect for Hallway Runners that slide on polished boards or creep on carpet every time someone walks past. One side is designed to grip carpet and the other to grip hard floors, so you simply flip it depending on the surface and cover most of the runner length for maximum control. It’s particularly handy if you like to move runners between rooms or plan to change flooring in the future.

Stop Slip Silicon Rug Pads For Hard Floors

If you want serious grip plus comfort under larger area rugs on hard floors, the silicon Rug Grip pads are a great option.

These pre‑made pads are designed to sit under big rugs in living rooms, bedrooms and open‑plan spaces, helping stop the rug from sliding, pucking or rippling. The silicon compound is air‑permeable, resilient and treated with antimicrobial protection, which helps keep things fresher over time. You can trim the pad with scissors and for very stubborn rugs you can even spot‑glue it to the rug backing if needed.

5mm Luxury Comfort Underlay (Carpet & Hard Floors)

For a plush feel as well as grip, the 5mm Luxury Comfort Underlay is the “treat yourself” option.

This high-density dual‑purpose foam pad works on both hard floors and carpet and adds a noticeable layer of softness underfoot, making thinner rugs feel much more luxurious. The non‑woven anti‑slip backing helps reduce movement, while the cushioning helps protect the rug from daily wear and tear. It’s ideal under lounge rugs, bedroom rugs or anywhere you might sit or play on the floor.

Supa Pad Grip For Wooden Floors

If your main issue is rugs creeping on timber or other hard floors, Supa Pad Grip is a strong, reversible underlay built for that job.

It creates a firm base under your Floor Rug so it doesn’t slide around in high‑traffic zones or when heavy furniture sits on top. Because it can be cut to any size or shape, you can use it under odd‑shaped rugs, smaller mats, or even around the home, car or boat where you need extra grip.

Supa Pad Total Grip For Carpet Floors

Rugs travelling across carpet can be just as annoying as slipping on tiles, and that’s where Supa Pad Total Grip comes in.

This underlay is designed specifically for carpeted surfaces and is very effective at reducing movement of rugs and mats on most carpets. To get the best result, you simply cover most of the rug area (leaving a small border) attach the pad to the rug backing, then flip the whole thing over. It gives the rug a solid base, helps it sit flatter and stops corners lifting in busy walkways.

How Anti-Slip Underlays Actually Work

It’s not magic – it’s friction and cushioning.

Most Anti Slip Rug products are made from rubber, foam, felt or a blend that grips both the floor and the backing of the rug so everything moves as one. The material gently compresses and rebounds as you walk on it, absorbing shock so the rug fibres don’t take all the impact. That means less sliding, less bunching and less strain on the rug over time.

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Why Choose ScatterMats?

✔ Over 40 years’ experience helping Australians style their homes
✔ Huge range of Rugs, Hallway Runners, and Custom-cut options
✔ Overlocking & binding services for a professional finish – see our Carpet Overlocking Service
✔ Samples available so you can see before you buy
✔ Fast Australia-wide delivery direct to your door
✔ Friendly, expert advice from our family-owned Perth team

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