This could be done a few ways depending on the type of pad you have.
How to trim a rug pad.
Trim horizontally with fabric cutting scissors.
No matter what type of rug pad is used pads are easy to cut and size as needed.
If you you a rug or carpet and find the need to trim your rug pad the process could be easy or a bit difficult depending on the type of pad you have.
A stronger tool is sometimes needed for thicker more dense pads.
Starting vertically use the stitching on the sides of the area rug as a guide and cut through the area rug pad.
Press the new strip against the first one so that the side edges of the two strips are touching but do not overlap.
How to cut a rug and carpet pad ad 1 rug and carpet pads sometimes arrive larger than your rug and require trimming.
The pad not only protects the surface of your floor but also helps keep the rug from sliding around on the floor which can prevent falls.
Trim the end the same way.
Pads prevent the rug from slipping when stepped on and protect the floor surface from constant rubbing by the area rug backing.
Then fold back the area rug and cut an additional inch or two inches off the rug pad so that the edges of the rug will easily taper to the floor.
Household scissors work on the thinner non slip pads such as the ones with holes.
Unroll a second strip of carpet pad beside the first.
Rug pads extend the life of the rug keeping it ventilated and separated from the floor.
Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size.