Are Ruggables Safe For Vinyl Plank Flooring?

February 2023 · 2 minute read

Can you use Ruggable on luxury vinyl flooring?

Luxury vinyl plank floors can safely be installed on our thermoplastic resin backing, which is free of latex and rubber. Our advice is to check with the flooring manufacturer before making a final decision.

Are Ruggable pads safe for luxury vinyl plank flooring?

Hard surface floors and vinyl will not be stained or left with residue by our Rug Pads’ synthetic, latex-free, thermoplastic rubber.

Can you put rubber mats on vinyl plank flooring?

Because rubber reacts with the chemicals in vinyl and causes stains, it is not safe to use on vinyl floors. As a result of foot traffic on rubber-backed rug pads, a chemical reaction is initiated.

Is latex backing safe for vinyl plank flooring?

Any rubber or latex backing in your rug should be avoided because it will only deteriorate your pricey flooring over time. Discoloration occurs on floors as a result of vinyl’s chemical reaction with rubber’s rubber when exposed to sunlight and friction from foot traffic.

Do you have to use pad with Ruggable?

The Ruggable includes both the rug and the rug pad, so you’ll need to buy both if you want to keep your rug in place. The rug (or “rug cover”) can be washed in the washing machine, but the rug pad cannot be.

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