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Can somebody please describe what the Emerald looks like in person, I am not sure if it is more of a dark hunter/pine green or a brighter actual emerald green. Thanks in advance!
I'm very happy with the purchase, it looks just like described.
Invoke the feel and warmth of a country home with this stunning woolen hand-hooked rug. Meticulously made using a petit point stitches construction, make your favorite space feel right at home.
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Invoke the feel and warmth of a country home with this stunning woolen hand-hooked rug. Meticulously made using a petit point stitches construction, make your favorite space feel right at home. Infuse any room in your home with a vibrant focal point when you adorn your floors with this beautiful rug. With a Moroccan trellis design, this floor covering blends with traditional, contemporary and rustic decors, giving you a versatile rug that adds a unique sense of style to your living space.- Primary materials: Wool
- Pile height: 0.50 inches
- Style: Contemporary
- Color Options: Navy, Tan, Brown, Blue, Grey, Natural, Light Green, Plum, Slate, Yellow, Pink, Aqua, Emerald, Green, Light Grey, Red, ivory/navy, gold
- Pattern: Abstract
Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.
All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.
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Color | Blue Brown Gold Green Grey Ivory Off-White Orange Pink Purple Red Yellow |
Style | Casual Classic Contemporary Country Formal Kids & Tween Novelty Patterned |
Material | Wool |
Pattern | Abstract Geometric Oriental Stripe Trellis |
Weave Type | Hand-Hooked Hand-Tufted Handmade |
Shape | Rectangle |
Rug Type | Indoor |
Dimensions | 5 feet x 8 feet |
Materials | Wool |
Model Number | HJHK03GRY-508 |
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As expected I'm very happy with the purchase, it looks just like described.
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good rug decent quality….a little concerned with how well it will where…we'll see. Generally happy with Overstock. Been buying with them for years.
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Great nursery addition Worked perfectly for our nursery!
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spring rug Liked the color and style but not to crazy about the wool. The rug releases slot of loose wool.
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not pleased three things I am not happy with about this rug. one: I received the rug with stains. two: the rug sheds like crazy. three: the white part of the rug is not white. it looks like a dirty white even after vacuuming.
Read MoreMonica M. Apr 24, 2015 - Helpful 1
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Elegant beyond words I purchased this rug in the navy color and received it in a few days. I am so amazed by the quality of the rug that I almost thought I got the wrong rug. It is so much nicer in person than in the picture. I love the pattern because it is so classic and simple and yet it can be used in more modern or semi modern settings. It works in most spaces even a kitchen. The navy color is a royal navy color which just screams elegance. I would highly recommend it .
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Constant Shedding I have bought two other rugs from Overstock and was very pleased with them. They have lasted a long time and I never had a problem with shedding. This rug is always shedding and it looks dirty. I got the navy blue rug and the white areas of teh rug look dirty all the time and I've only had it for a few weeks. Would not buy this one. There are plenty of other rugs that are much better than this. Now I am scared to buy a rug from Overstock because of this. I dont recal seeing a review about this rug that it shed so much. I hope I can properly warn somebody.
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Love this rug I really love this rug for the price - good quality, a really nice lighter grey color, and feels good underfoot. Would definitely purchase again.
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Looks great! Ordered this rug in khaki for my bedroom. It looks great! Color is as pictured. Love the design detail--it's chic but contemporary. My rug does not shed as much like some of the other reviews have mentioned. Maybe because it's a lighter color? The only shedding I've noticed is on bottom of my shoes. But there isn't any "spill over" of the beige color onto the khaki color. Easy to vacuum. It is made of two different fabrics. The white lines are somewhat raised and slightly softer than the background color. I am definitely happy with the look, feel and style of this rug!
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Love it I spent far too long looking for the perfect "neutral but not too plain" rug for our baby nursery and this was worth the wait. It is nice to sit on and I can imagine playing with her on it. Since our baby is not here yet I can't stay anything about the shedding but we have a dog in the house so shedding is nothing new. The rug did have a weird smell at first but I'm assuming its just from packaging and being a warehouse. It just needs to air out a bit - not a big deal at all. I love this rug.
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Hello Jasmine, it tends to be more of a brighter emerald green. Thank you for shopping with us.
Do you have the Navy colored rug. It does not show up in options?
Hello delbalso, the available colors are listed under the options drop down box. Items are restocked as they become available; however, we cannot guarantee an item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
The khaki looks beige and with a cream pattern, is this how it really looks, I'm not seeing khaki anywhere?? Please advice?
Hello loopylou, yes you are correct. Have a great day!
Is this rug available in a yellow 5 foot round? If so what is the price?
Hello twmasters, we do apologize, this beautiful rug is not currently offered in a yellow 5 foot round.Thank you for shopping with us.
Is the Red looks like more of Terra.
Hello makiling, we try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Thank you for shopping with us.
The yellow rug... What is the base color, gray or tan?
Hello Cbriscella, we try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. In my opinion it is a beige color. Thank you for shopping with us.
Has this product been treated with any chemicals? I am also wondering about the softness of the wool. I am looking at this for a nursery, so the treatment of the fabric and the feel are important. Thanks.
Hello krog, this lovely item has not been treated with chemicals. This item has been reviewed with positive comments for softness. Thank you for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
price and color
It matches my color scheme.
The color. Looks very vibrant. Can't wait to get the rug.
It is beautiful! is there any other reason!?!?!
My living room is yellow and white so it should match nicely. Also its a nice design.
color, price and design.
Clean, pretty, looks to be good quality, great deal.
Great price and color selection.
needed a little more color for the spare bedroom. Also liked the style.
Because it is inexpensive and I like the look of it. If it is crappy or gets ruined, I won't feel ripped off. :) I'm putting over a natural fiber rug under a coffee table, so I'm anticipating things getting spilled on it.
Good look Great price!!
I liked the pattern and color
Family room decor
How is this rug cleaned? This is the most important feature for me; how to keep it clean so it will last.
like any other rug, vacuum and spot clean as needed
I vacuum the rug once a week and if the light spots need to be clean, I wet a white towel and put some dish washing soap and kind of scrub it lightly to get rid of the spots. I don't like to use chemicals.
for the 5 x 8 rug - what is the actual finished size?
The rug is 5' x 8'. My twin sis just bought one in a different shade. We love them!
Has this rug (or any of your wool rugs) been treated with flame retardants, pesticides or other chemicals? Thanks!
Hello bw, no, this rug has not been treated. Thank you for shopping with us!
Is the Gold not available?
Hi emmababe25, currently the gold is out of stock and we cannot guarantee it will be restocked. Thanks for shopping with us! Sherri R.
I am interested in the yellow rug, but can't tell if the background color has a gray tint or is a true khaki color?
Hello arpendleton123, the background color is a true khaki color and there is no grey tint. Thank you for shopping with us! Terri D.
I have the rug in my bedroom and the background is off-white. Be careful though, it gets dirty quickly.
I'm interested in the navy, but need a white accent color. Is the contrast color white or ivory/cream or other?
Hello bigv2012, the accent color is an off white color, it is white, just not a bright white shade. Thank you for shopping with us! Terri D.
It is off white. But this is a very poor quality rug. I got rid of mine within 6 months of purchasing it. It "sheds"
The tracking number does not provide me with any info. It has been 10 days. I called UPS and they said that there was a problem with billing on your end. Please let me know what is going on or an update on my order.
Hello svan714, thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
I placed an order for this rug on Aug 9th, it has been 4 days now and it is still processing. When will this be ready to shipped out?
Thank you for your question, svan714. The ninth of August was a Saturday, once a order is placed, it takes one to two business days to leave the warehouse. When your order is shipped, you will receive an email advising the rug was shipped and it will have the tracking number as well, so you will be able to track the shipping. Have a great day.
Is the red a true red or more of an orange coral?
Thank you for your question, rdgov. We would like to refer you to the reviews of our Customer's who have purchased the nuLOOM Hand-hooked Alexa Moroccan Trellis Wool Rug (5' x 8'), the colors are pretty close to the true colors. The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. Have a great day.
Is the "blue" color a true light blue or can it also be used to blend with a fabric that uses a periwinkle blue?
Thank you for your question, cqcqcqcq. In the reviews, one of our Customer's described the blue as being between navy and colbalt and they love it. The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. Have a great day.
In the full size pictures, which is the "light grey" and which is the "khaki." I am trying to decide between the two colors, but am unable to get a good sense of what the difference is the two colors actually is.
the khaki is true to color
hey, i want to buy the rug that is yellow with white lines, however when selecting it for the purchase, i am unsure whether to pick yellow or gold in the options as they are both rather similar... Thanks!
In the color swatches it looks like the gold is the rug you want. the "yellow" is a light rug with yellow lines.
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Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliation
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Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationSo I was switching out pedals on my wife's mountain bike in preparation for a ride on the weekend. The existing pedals were well on there and when the thread finally cracked the wrench and my hand slipped suddenly, into the chainring, gouging a nice 4cm long, 4mm wide 5mm deep gash on one hand, and skinning the knuckles on the other.
I'm a massive wuss who doesn't do well around blood (especially my own) and so went into mild shock when I saw what I had done. I went into the house and raised my bleeding hand to my wife and said "fix it please" before nearly passing out. Its now cleaned and dressed but I suspect it might need stitching. I'll post photos when I work up the stomach to take them
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliation
I did a similar thing last week changing over my pedals, except I managed to not draw to much blood (just a little nick on my knuckles and a scratch on my forearm). Dangerous stuff this DIY business. Check out my practical cycling and cycle touring website: VELOPHILE AUSTRALIA
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationLove my rubber hammer for that job... sure you are not the first or last on this forum to do such a thing.
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationBugger!
Foo I don't suffer fools easily and so long as you have done your best,you should have no regrets.
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Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationHaving watched a mate nearly do the same thing earlier this week, I can feel your pain khendar.
I'm no doc, but your description of the gash seems very worthy of prompt medical treatment. Maybe you haven't torn or cut any muscles or tendons, but if you have the sooner you get them looked at, the better treatment outcomes will be. If the gash is 4 or 5 mm deep and as long as you've described, it might well need stitching at the least. Like many blokes, I've got the war wounds to show for not seeking treatment on hand injuries as quickly as I should have. It's not fun sitting in waiting rooms etc.,. to get medical treatment, but it's better than carrying a life-long regret. Hope you recover quickly and aren't deterred from more DIY fixing. WombatK
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Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationI hate getting blood on my clean drivetrain...
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Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationEnded up going to emergency at 1am last night. I was planning on just going to the clinic this morning but I was getting paranoid that it needed stitching and that 12 hours later would be too late.
Warning slightly gross high resolution wound image below: http://timparkinson.net/pics/IMAG0004.jpg Turned out not to need stitching, but they drowned it in saline and betadine, used 10 steri-strips to close it, and gave me a 10 day course of anti-biotics. I'm still planning on going mountain biking tomorrow, so lets see how that works out.
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationDid my knuckles a few times in my teens enough to learn about the safe use of leverage.
Now I enfold hands in rags or thick gloves when removing cassette lockrings, etc. and use rubber hammer when appropriate. I also grease threads and use a torque wrench when doing stuff up.
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationDoh hope it heals up nicely. Looks deepish.
I was taking my pedals off today to put my new ones on, using a proper pedal spanner too. Right one came off ok. Left one wouldn't budge, tried using a rubber mallet, no luck. In the end I had to stand on the pedal with my left foot and on the pedal wrench with my right one and bounced up and down on it... and only then it finally decided to give in.
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I'd be holding off on the dirt ride for a few days Khendar, a big chance of reopening a non sutured wound IMO. For some unaccountable reason, I found the sight of claret dripping through a glove to be more disturbing than looking at the bleeding wound itself (five stitches, right forefinger). Heal quick mate. Shaun ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
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Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationOwww Owwww....lots of sympathy to you...hope it heals fast and well.
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ER doc said it should be fine for riding. It's not going to be very hardcore, just a leisurely trail ride with a group. It didn't bleed much anyway even when it was fresh. I have a bunch of spare dressings which I'll take along just in case. Thanks everyone for the words. Glad to know I'm not the nugget to do this.
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationfor safe removal of pedals, try to position the spanner where you can squeeze it in your hand against the crank arm - i.e. fingers on spanner, thumb around crank arm. you get good leverage that way too.
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There was a video that someone on this forum posted the other day of a tool which hooks onto the end of the crank and gives you another foot of leverage to help loosen/tighten the pedal threads. A simple enough concept but might be a worthwhile investment I think.
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And also place the chain on the big chainring. That way you hit chain and not chainring. Will hurt but not as much Masi Speciale CX 2008 - Brooks B17 special saddle, Garmin Edge 810
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Pedals don't need to be super tight, they're threaded so they shouldn't loosen. I like the squeeze method myself for removal after impaling myself on a big chainring a few years ago (left a nasty looking triangular scar at the base of my hand underneath the thumb muscle). Hurt like a bastard for weeks. since then I took the advice that before removing the drive side pedal, put the chain on the big ring (beaten by jules) So we get the leaders we deserve and we elect, we get the companies and the products that we ask for, right? And we have to ask for different things. – Paul Gilding
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Pfft, that's nothing. I was expection much worse. It'd hurt but.
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barely a flesh wound. Not from Adelaide are you !!
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationI put the opposite pedal up resting on a stair (the ones in my house are wood and perfect for the purpose) so it can't move. I put the pedal spanner on the other one and use my foot to push down on it if it's too tight, rather than using my hand.
Then, before I undo it, I turn the bike round and do the other side. It might help that I have speedplays and they don't damage the woodwork ... much - really it wasn't me that made that small mark in the stairs, it was always there
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationYeah, same for me. I was hoping for something a little more gratuitous - like these: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/colinoldncranky/ForLinks/20100313-Finger01-K100.jpg) http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/colinoldncranky/ForLinks/20100313-Finger03-K100.jpg Unchain yourself-Ride a unicycle
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Come on...where's the torn tendons?
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I'm sorry my little scratch isn't impressive enough. I'll make sure to at least nick a tendon next time.
Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationLol, someone had to say it. Painful scratch, but nothing needing stitches...
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Re: Rookie mistake results in pain and humiliationThe best way to look at any injury is to repeat to yourself " Bones mend, cuts heal and chicks dig scars"
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Not torn as you point out. However the emergency room staff firstly couldn't believe that it hurt (I would have thoughthat the torn skin itself would have stung but all I felt was a stiff (well, it was dislocated as well) finger that felt like it had been numbed with an anaesthetic). But mostly they were all queuing up to see the tendons and bones and stuff underneath moving as I worked the finger as there was also bugger all blood. Apparently it was a rare opportunity as they usually only see the detail by manipulating cadavers and not where the subject applies effort. Half a dozen visits to the plastics people at RPH over a couple of months and then some time in strapping and it recovered fully. Unchain yourself-Ride a unicycle
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Heavy Duty: Vehicle Stability Systems
It is a nightmare come true. A fully loaded rig is rolling down a steep hill corner. It's 3:30 in the morning. Suddenly lights sweep across the road from an oncoming car, swerving toward the middle of the road.
Instinctively, the driver quickly whips the wheel to the right, barely avoiding a collision as road side rumble strips shake the cab. But she is not out of danger. As she spins the wheel left to get back on the road, her fully-loaded trailer has begun to shift precariously, threatening to roll the truck on its side.
She tenses up, expecting the worst, but controls all around her have already sprung to action. Sensors monitoring the vehicle's yaw, steering direction and lateral acceleration have sent instant commands to individual brakes, quickly creating opposite forces where needed to keep the truck's heading from changing quickly enough to lose control. Her tanker full of propane is heading safely down the road again, and seemingly it is all over before it began.
Or is it?
These days, the difference between a close call and a deadly, multi-million dollar accident can be whether or not the truck has a vehicle stability system.
Accidents are the bane of a fleet's existence. According to NHTSA, 368,000 large truck accidents killed 4,321 people and injured 77,000 in 2006. The financial damage from just a single incident can be staggering as well. According to FMCSA, a fleet must generate an extra $1,250,000 in revenue (assuming an average 2 percent profit) just to pay for a $25,000 accident.
Rollovers are among the worst because of the high probability of damage to the truck, cargo and any people involved. According to NHTSA, the proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes was four times as high as the proportion in injury crashes and 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes. About half of the 700 heavy-duty truck drivers killed on the road each year die in rollover accidents, according to DOT.
The most effective way to reduce deaths from rollovers? According to NHTSA, the answer is preventing single-vehicle loss-of-control crashes, since the vehicle leaves the roadway, dramatically increasing rollover probability. This is where stability and rollover systems come in.
They automatically sense a loss of stability and can work actively to help prevent rollovers, using anti-lock braking system technologies like electronic controls and wheel motion sensors. In some cases, they automatically slow speeds by de-throttling the engine and applying individual brakes.
Purchasing vehicle stability systems can be expensive—especially for larger fleets—but the consensus among those in the industry is they are well worth the cost. Available in Europe for some time, they are still relatively new on this side of the pond, but already many fleets have seen positive returns on their investments.
James Husted of Findlay, OH-based Garner Trucking had rollover stability systems installed on 25 of his 85 2005 Freightliner Columbias a few years back after two drivers had rollovers within a week and half—thankfully while he was still spec'ing.
"I've been with the company 20 years and those were the second and third, so obviously that was something we wanted to look at," Husted says.
What literally drove home the point for Husted was a test drive where he made sure the rubber met the road. Now, he's a believer. It was an important move for his company, as he spent much of January spec'ing for 20 new trucks.
"From now on, that is part of our specs, no doubt," Husted says. "We wouldn't even consider ordering a new truck without one. And for the cost, it's an absolute must."
Small fleets don't have much margin for error these says and equipment for two dozen trucks is expensive, so Husted says it was important to personally get a taste of what he was getting into.
"We have gone for some new technology and sometimes it's worked out great and sometimes it's kind of burned us," Husted says. "We have a tendency to kind of wait and see and let other people test it out."
Husted says the ROI was definitely the cherry on top.
"The cost was so negligible, it was kind of a no-brainer," he says. "With these two accidents, just the on-site clean-up bills were over $10,000, not including repairing damage to vehicles, freight and everything else, so it's very easy to justify. Those two rollovers more than paid for those systems on those 25 trucks."
Roll stability and electric stability are the main two systems and are known variously as Roll Stability Advisors (RSA) or Roll Stability Control (RSC) systems, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Electronic Stability Programs (ESP). All provide varying degrees of alerts and actions during a variety of loss of control situations.
Roll Stability Advisors are passive systems that do not provide an immediate warning of an impending rollover, but send a message within seconds after an event for future training. Sensors monitor lateral force information and determine when to issue audible/visible alerts. Length and message of the wording and the length of the audible alert depend on the risk and the system's recommendation to reduce speed.
Roll Stability Control systems actively intervene if they detect a high rollover risk due to excessive speed in a curve, reducing throttle and applying engine and foundation brakes. Generally integrated with an anti-lock braking system, some are integrated with electronically controlled braking systems.
Electronic Stability Control and Electric Stability Programs actively intervene during a high risk of a rollover or yaw instability. The electronic control unit continuously compares the vehicle's movement to performance models, using input from the wheel speed sensors as well as lateral, yaw and steering angle sensors. These systems can brake individual wheels to prevent spinning or plowing out and can be integrated with electronically controlled or anti-lock braking systems to help keep the truck under control during extreme maneuvers by monitoring natural steering reaction.
If the truck shows a tendency to leave an appropriate travel path or if critical threshold values are approached, the system will intervene. If it detects a potential rollover risk, it reduces throttle and applies proper brake pressure to slow the vehicle. If it detects an over-steer or under-steer, it reduces throttle and applies the appropriate individual brakes to provide counter-force. During an over-steer, it applies the outside front brake; during an under-steer the inside brake.
Both types of systems are generally installed by OEMs, but some may be installed as an aftermarket accessory. Costs vary greatly, depending on a system's capability.
Troy, MI-based Meritor/WABCO offers three stability control systems; two for tractors and trucks and one for trailers—all based on ABS. All three primarily address excessive levels of lateral acceleration caused by excessive speed.
"You don't need to reinvent the wheel," says chief engineer Allan Korn. "It's just more or less an upgrade."
The roll stability system (released in 2003, with a few minor software changes since) measures lateral acceleration, and based on the mass of the vehicle and a few other parameters sets a threshold that will turn on the system when exceeded, says Korn.
"(It) will de-throttle the vehicle, send a command to the engine to limit torque, apply the engine brake and then the drive and trailer axle brakes," Korn says. "The whole goal is to rapidly decelerate the vehicle, because that's how you will reduce lateral acceleration, while maintaining proper control for the driver. So if you are going too fast around a curve, this system measures lateral acceleration and when it exceeds the threshold it automatically takes action to decelerate the vehicle so lateral acceleration is reduced and thus the rollover tendency is reduced."
The electronic stability control system effectively builds off both ABS and roll stability control, but as a full stability control system also addresses roll and directional instabilities, using additional sensors.
"When you're going around a slippery curve and the vehicle starts to under-steer, the system will automatically intervene and apply individual foundation brakes to try to generate a counteractive force to kick the vehicle around so it's going in a direction that the driver is pointing it," Korn says.
As the vehicle is being driven, the turn angle sensor lets the system know where the driver is pointing the vehicle, the yaw-rate sensor and lateral accelerometer tell the system where the vehicle is going, and when there is a mismatch, the system will automatically intervene. During an under-steer, it will automatically activate one of the tractor drive axle brakes to create that counteractive force. During an over-steer, it will activate one of the steer active brakes, to try to correct the vehicle directionally.
The trailer-based Roll Stability Support system also helps minimize rollover tendencies, says Korn.
"It works very similar to the tractor system except when it senses a high level of lateral acceleration, it will only apply the trailer axle brakes," Korn says. "The goal of that intervention is to slow the combination vehicle down to reduce lateral acceleration, which will reduce the rollover tendency."
In December, Meritor introduced RSSplus, an updated system for trailers. It can be easily retrofitted, and according to the company, new diagnostics have made troubleshooting easier, and mechanics are likely to be more "hands on" with this system because they can install it themselves. The system will be available later in the first quarter.
Elyria, OH-based Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems offers both roll and full stability systems. Electrics marketing manager Fred Andersky says while the rollover system can help prevent trucks from going around a turn too fast, the full system (ESP) adds a steer angle and yaw rate sensor to sense the spin on the axis of the vehicle, which helps out with loss of control-type situations.
Rollovers are really the secondary event when an accident occurs, he says, and the full stability system is better equipped to keep the truck headed in the right direction.
"Something happens that the driver has to make a maneuver that starts as a loss of control and then results in a rollover," Andersky says. "The ESP system helps mitigate loss of control in those situations and goes a step further, and in slide-skid jackknife situations, this helps as well. A roll-only system doesn't have that yaw rate sensor and steer angle sensor to figure out what's going on, so it can't help. With a full stability system, we're braking the vehicle on all the axles, because the best way to get a vehicle under control is to slow it down as quick as possible, and the best way to slow it down is to cut the throttle and hit the brakes."
The full system is also able to use specific brakes, rather than hitting them all at the same time.
"In a rollover type of scenario, you want to slow it down quick, so you hit all the brakes, and so the more brakes you're hitting the better," Andersky says. "But in a loss of control scenario, you may only want to hit the right front steer axle brake and the trailer brakes to help get the vehicle back in line and help the driver keep that control."
Andersky said he has seen building interest in the full system from fleets in the last two years, especially when officials get to experience it first-hand.
"When you get them in the seat of the vehicle and they go through the maneuvers, that's when they really see the value of it," Andersky says.
Still, no system is fail-safe, he points out.
"It doesn't replace a good driver or good driving practices," he says, "And there is the basic physics—if a driver goes into a 25-mile per hour turn at 60 miles per hour, the system is going to intervene, but the laws of physics don't get violated, and he's going over."
Kansas City, MO-based Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems offers a Trailer Rollover Stability System for heavy-duty trucks. Haldex Brake Systems product manager Duane Stocksdale says having a system on a trailer is more important than on the tractor.
"If you're going to get the best performance, you're probably going to put it on both, (but) we believe the roll event begins at the trailer and if you look at videos of a vehicle going into a roll event, you always see the back wheels on the trailer start to lift off before you ever see anything in the tractor," Stocksdale says. "We've had several demos and people sitting in the tractor are just amazed when they look in the mirror and actually see the trailer pivoting up on the outriggers and they aren't feeling a thing in the tractor itself." He says the system received a new tweak in January, providing added safety features.
"When you go into a roll event and the system automatically applies the brakes without driver intervention, (it) applies the brake lights so a vehicle behind the trailer can see there is a stopping event happening," Stocksdale says.
The key to preventing rollovers is simple—reduce speed rapidly, Stocksdale says.
"Once you start to approach that roll threshold, you've got to get that vehicle slowed down and apply the brakes as quickly as you can and help him avoid that," Stocksdale says.
Husted said he has not heard of a single maintenance issue with the systems on Garner Trucking's 25 Columbias, which have remained accident-free since the install. He says the training benefits became immediately apparent, though, thanks to the information the units store for download during preventative maintenance.
"It will tell us every time the system has been activated (and) gives you two points," Husted says. "One, the unit was approaching the point where the system needed to be activated and (two) how many times the systems had to physically intervene. And obviously if we have reading where it had to intervene, we bring the driver in and have a talk with him."
Being able to sit down with a driver with data "in hand" has proven to be a very proactive and effective way to reinforce safety.
"There are times where the driver is actually unaware that anything had occurred," Husted says. "Even though the vehicle decelerated, they have a tendency to believe they got the unit back under control themselves. Where when we see that the system intervened, we show him, 'Look, this happened, do you recall this?' I have never had a driver come in to me and admit to knowing the system saved his butt—I think that's just human nature—but now they are aware we have seen this, we are monitoring this and they need to be more cautious."
According to FMSCA, fleet safety managers point to inadequate training and experience as one of four basic factors that cause rollovers, along with excessive speed, driver inattention, driver fatigue. Korn says since many fleets want to know how their vehicles are being driven, the information these systems can provide is critical.
"A lot of fleets have found that to be very effective, because this increases the safety margin," Korn says." The best situation would be if they never intervene, because that way the vehicle is being driven very conservatively."
As one fleet boss at a recent SAE technical session on stability control systems put it, "If you can get 'em, get 'em." There is a growing variety of systems out there, and the vast majority opinion of industry professional is they provide fleets a good, fairly quick return in investment and serve as good training tool to boot. If you are one of the fleets still sitting on the sideline because you can't afford them or have a spotless safety record, a startling revelation may just be waiting around the next corner.
If your techs are adept at handling ABS and electrical issues, learning to install, troubleshoot and maintain roll stability systems should be an easy transition. For instance, Haldex Brake Systems product manager Duane Stocksdale says there are only two differences between the Haldex system and a typical ABS.
"One is an extra air line going to the suspension air bags—so you're monitoring the leveling valve, so the maintenance of that is the same as with any other air line," Stocksdale says. "And there's an internal accelerometer, and the only thing you're going to get if it fails is a diagnostic code, so there's really no maintenance. It installs pretty much the same; has to have a little bit more rigid surface to install because of lateral accelerometer performance, but as far as air line hookups and things like that, it's pretty simple."
Bendix Electrics marketing manager Fred Andersky said maintenance of their systems is also basic.
"We're using the same wheel speed sensors, the modulators, traction control valve—so the components you would be repairing for your ABS system are the same components used in the ESP," Andersky says.
Technicians will need to recalibrate the steer angle sensor any time they do a front-end alignment, though, and the yaw sensor must also be recalibrated if moved.
"You cannot re-position that yaw rate sensor," Andersky says. "Not so much an issue on tractors, but on construction vehicles, a body builder will get the chassis in and put on their mixer body and they say, 'Hey, what's this black box doing here in the way of my plumbing?' so they move it, and then can't understand why they are getting these brake interventions. Do not touch, do not move, and there are labels around it."


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OAKLAND, CA, Aug. 22, 2014 (PPI Pulp & Paper Week) -Burrows Paperchmn and CEO R.W. (Bill) Burrows died Aug. 20 at age 64, the company announced. He joined the company in 1974, was named pres/CEO in 1986, and succeeded to chairman later that year following his father's death.
Graphic Packaging plans $41 million West Monroe boxboard mill upgrade
OAKLAND, CA, Aug. 22, 2014 (PPI Pulp & Paper Week) -Graphic Packaging will invest $41.5 million in its West Monroe, LA, unbleached kraft paperboard mill to upgrade production machinery. The mill produces boxboard for beverage carrier and folding carton, and with two converting facilities nearby employs a total 1,340 workers.
Boxboard markets in slow simmer in August as SBS price hike looms, CRB expected to tighten on Fusion mill shut
OAKLAND, CA, Aug. 22, 2014 (PPI Pulp & Paper Week) -US boxboard markets were in a slow yet tense summer mode in August, as a pending bleached price increase attempt loomed next month while recycled markets faced price pressure and unbleached markets remained less than robust, according to industry sources.
Prolamina expands pouching capacity in Neenah, WI
NEENAH, WI, Aug. 19, 2014 (Business Wire) -Prolamina Corporation, a leading North American packaging company that serves the food, medical and specialty markets, took delivery of their newest piece of manufacturing equipment, a custom-built Totani BH80. Housed in Prolamina's Neenah, Wis. facility, this is Prolamina's second facility to be tooled with Totanis.
AF&PA hosts state legislators for facility tours at International Paper and RockTenn plants
WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 21, 2014 (Press Release) -The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) hosted over 40 state legislators and staff from 25 states on Monday for facility tours in conjunction with this week's National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) 2014 Legislative Summit in Minneapolis, Minn.
Sweden's Innventia launches feasibility study for uniform function standards to optimize corrugated board packaging
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21, 2014 (Press Release) - Innventia is launching a feasability study aiming towards uniform function standards to optimise corrugated board packaging. Guidelines prescribing the suitable quality of the lowest possible but sufficiently high grammage would lead to reduced environmental impact and lower costs during manufacture and transportation.
US-based Sun Automation launches new CorrStream 66, 40 and 20 digital printers for corrugated packaging
SPARKS GLENCOE, MD, Aug. 20, 2014 (Press Release) -Attractive, well-designed and innovative packaging adds to the customer appeal of health and beauty products by reflecting their opulence - a marketing advantage that can be further enhanced thanks to pioneering printing technology available to the corrugated industry.
Valmet to supply first OptiConcept M board production line to Pratt's new greenfield paper mill in Valparaiso, IN
ESPOO, Finland, Aug. 18, 2014 (Press Release) -Valmet has made a contract with Pratt Paper (IN), LLC for the supply of the paper machine for Pratt's new greenfield paper mill in Valparaiso area, Indiana, USA. The mill will utilize recovered paper in the production of recycled linerboard and corrugated medium.
Pratt gains local variances for new Indiana containerboard mill; investing $2 million in distribution center in Gary
VALPARAISO and GARY, IN, Aug. 13, 2014 (Local News) -Pratt gets needed variances for paper mill
The only complaint Pratt Industries' various variance requests garnered Thursday was from Tom Stoner, the farmer who sold the property on which Pratt is building its $200 million paper mill.
The city's Board of Zoning Appeals held a special noon meeting to hear the variance requests. Among the variances was one dealing with a reduction in the total number of trees and shrubs the company will be required to plant around the facility and along Anthony Pratt Drive, the new access road from Division Street.
RockTenn installs EVOLs at three more US box plants
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2014 (RISI) -RockTenn has installed three new Mitsubishi EVOL flexo-folder-gluers in its Syracuse, NY, New Lenox, IL, and Covington, GA, box plants during the June quarter.


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It can often take pitchers a little time to shake the off rust after missing time with an injury. Baltimore's Miguel Gonzalez hopes it takes just one outing.
After giving up four runs and eight hits over five innings in his return to action on June 17 vs. the Rays, Gonzalez will take on the White Sox and lefty Jose Quintana on Tuesday in Baltimore. The Orioles' righty had been on the disabled list for just over two weeks with a strained right oblique.
"I thought that [rehab] game in [Double-A] Bowie, I got out there and did what I had to do to come back and see how it felt, and I felt great," Gonzalez said after picking up the win against Tampa Bay, despite not having his best stuff. "But next time, just come out there and try to make pitches when you need to."
Quintana turned in a strong start against the Twins on Thursday, allowing two runs and six hits over seven innings. He walked one and fanned six, but didn't pick up a decision. On the season, the 25-year-old has a 3.87 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 2.88 K/BB ratio.
Quintana has a Major League-high 32 no-decisions since 2012, and he's received just 4.14 runs per game from his offense in that time.
"You don't have to say anything to him," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "He's just as frustrated as anybody else, but he just continues to pitch. I don't think he sits there and begs for runs, but I'm sure he'd like some runs."
White Sox: Guerra returns to action
White Sox reliever Javy Guerra pitched an inning of scoreless relief with two strikeouts in Monday's 6-4 loss, his first appearance since June 17.
Guerra had been dealing with a minor leg injury, but after throwing a side session over the weekend, he felt ready to return.
"He's stepped in," Ventura said. "He's got some velocity, got some downward angle. If you're looking for a strikeout guy, he's probably the guy for us that's going to be able to do that. He's come up and been the strikeout guy we've needed."
Orioles: Norris good to go for next start
Bud Norris is expected to make his next start despite leaving his last one with an injured right groin. Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the righty is currently scheduled to throw the second game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Rays.
With a day off Thursday, though, Chris Tillman could go Friday if Norris needs more time. Tillman pitched seven shutout innings against the Yankees on Sunday and would be on regular rest.
Top prospect Kevin Gausman, Baltimore's first-round pick in 2012, is scheduled to start the first game of the twin bill. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.74 ERA in four starts this season.
Worth noting
• Chris Davis was out of the starting lineup Monday with lefty Chris Sale on the mound for Chicago, but the O's slugger was nonetheless the hero of the game with a pinch-hit, walk-off three-run homer.
• Jose Abreu was the White Sox designated hitter Monday because he was back in Chicago tending to a personal matter Sunday night. Abreu hit his 22nd home run as part of a two-hit, three-RBI night.
Steve Petrella is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Is this rug pad safe for hardwood floors? I hear that polypropylene might stain or damage the wood over time.
stops slipping and extends life of run. a must for thin rugs
Supreme Felted Dual Surface Rug Pad (5' x 8')
Keep your area rug looking great with this non-slip customizable rug pad. Designed for use on hard surfaces or carpet, this felted rug pad provides cushioned comfort and can be easily trimmed to perfectly fit the size of your area rug.
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This felted non-slip rug underlay increases comfort and extends the life of your area rug. This rug pad is great for carpet or hard-surfaces and prevents dangerous bunching and slipping. Keep your home decoration not only pleasant to the eyes but also safe for you and your family members with this non-slip rug pad. You can use this customizable rug pad for all the rugs around your home as it can be easily trimmed down with scissors to fit any size.The Supreme felted, dual-surface, non-slip rug pad provides a durable and dependable solution for protecting your rugs and floors against costly damage. This rug pad is a great option for entryways, providing an additional layer of cushioning and an added buffer against water and snow moisture that can damage wood and carpets.
- This pad can be trimmed with scissors to fit your rug
- Prevents bunching and slipping
- Ideal for use on carpet and hard surfaces
- Cushioning adds comfort
- Dimensions: 5 feet x 8 feet
- 100 percent recycled synthetic fiber and all-natural rubber/latex
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Color | Grey Natural |
Material | Synthetic Fiber |
Pattern | Border |
Shape | Rectangle |
Product Features | Made in USA |
Dimensions | 5' x 8' |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Materials | Polypropylene, Synthetic Rubber |
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doc stops slipping and extends life of run. a must for thin rugs
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Superior versus Supreme rug pads I had purchased both the superior and supreme rugs pads, both arrived about the same time and I was totally surprised at how thin the superior rug pad was compared to the Supreme. The Supreme it so much nicer and thicker and I would definitely rate this a 10! I will be ordering another Supreme and sending back the Superior pad. It gets so confusing with all the ratings but I have seen it for myself. Supreme outranks Superior!
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Rug Pad Great, functions exactly as it should.
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Nice, thick, doesn't slip I have bought numerous of these pads for our hardwood floors. The pads stop the rug from sliding, even when the dog runs across them, and they are nice and cushy.
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Seems good Have not used this item yet. It seems well made and durable.
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Perfect Rug Pad! This rug pad is Exactly what I was looking for. The size is Perfect..it fits underneath my 5X7 rug with a 1 inch rug overlap. PERFECT! It keeps the rug solidly in place and gives it a wonderful extra cushion. This is a very old persian rug that has lost some cushion and this pad makes it a joy to my feet once again!
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A very good pad for my area rug. The rug pad was rolled nicely for shipping and I had no trouble with it laying flat on the floor. The thickness of it makes the area rug very soft to walk on, but it would be too thick near a door. I bought a second one to put under the matching runner in the entry hall and the door doesn't clear the height. I wanted the area rug to overlap the pad so it needed to be trimmed a little and that was easy. I used a yardstick to measure and mark the cut line; then put a 2x4 under the pad so I wouldn't accidently "cut" my hardwood floor. A carpet knife made quick work of the edge that had to be cut. I would not recommend scissors for the job.
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Served Its Purpose Well Enough I needed these pads for rugs on a laminate wood surface which covers a concrete slab. They definitely added cushioning, but I was hoping for something more plush like the padding under wall-to-wall carpeting. In retrospect, I suppose that would create a tripping hazard. So, these are probably better in that regard. They still slip slightly, not enough to create a problem, but IF your surface floor is slippery with socks on, and if you're a little OCD like I am, you will find yourself straightening them fairly often unless the edges are placed under heavy furniture, like a bed.
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Buy This Rug Pad We recently had all our hardwood floors restored and bought these rug pads for our existing rugs. The pads are thick and non slip. Slightly oversized and easy to cut down with household scissors. We are very pleased with our purchase.
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great pad This is definitly the best pad for hardwood or tile flooring. I have tried others and they were too thin or would slide. This pad stays where put & has a nice depth too it. It can make an indoor/outdoor rug feel more expensive.
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Hello Emily, this rug pad is suitable for hardwood floors. Thank you for shopping with us!
Hi does this padding come 10x12?? Thank You
Hello The BEST is Yet D., unfortunately no. This does not come in 10 X 12. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Hello! One customer said this pad did NOT work with indoor/outdoor rug. But if the felt side goes against floor, I would think it would work? Any recommendations?
Hello ddj, this pad will work with virtually any rug, on carpet or hard surfaces. Thanks for shopping with us!
How thick is this pad?
Hello X-XXVI, this item is approximately 0.25 inches deep. Thank you for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
Awesome reviews
because I've tried the other waffle weave ones and they sometimes bunch up under the rug if it is a high-traffic area.
I like this pad.
Good reviews
I wanted a felted pad and this was the right size and right price.
I want to protect my new laminate floor
Based on the reviews.
size i needed and had relatively decent -good reviews
Friend recommended it.
Replacing a rug in my daughter's hall way. This looks like a winner.
We have 100% wool rugs in our home and these felted pads are so luxurious and long lasting. We prefer them over the rubber mats that bunch and get dirty.
Better quality and sale item
Because of the reviews
This product had very good reviews.
great reviews on this product, needed pad for new rug!!
on sale
This is shown with the felt side up and the rubber side against the floor. However, some say it should be used with the felt side down. Can you please clarify the right way to protect wood floors with the use of this rug pad?
Hello geoc55, we apologize for the confusion. The felt goes on the floor to prevent scratching. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you for shopping with us! A.C.
to make it into a "waterproof" pad could I spray the felt with ":scotchguard":?
Hello rsnprocess, I hope your day is going well. The "Scotchguard" recommendations are for use on wool and silk products, so this may not be the right product for the pad. Thank you for shopping with us.
can this be used on a dining room table as padding or will it damage the wood?
Hello z, that is an awesome idea! This item is not known for damaging wood. Thank you for shopping with us.
It can definitely be used on wood floors. I have wood floors and it works perfectly. It does not move around. As a matter of fact, I believe I purchased this pad because it was recommended for wood floors. It is very thick and comfortable.
Can this be used on a floor with radiant heat?
Hello DH, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. We will continue to try and answer this for you. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
Hello DH, this cannot be used on a floor with radiant heat. Thank you for your inquiry.
is this appropriate for under a wool rug that is sitting on a concrete floor. thanks, rose
Hello rose, yes, this would be perfect for that instance. Thanks for shopping with us! A.S.
I think it would work well. I have hard wood floors and I have not had any issues with it moving around or bunching up. It is a very thick and comfortable pad.
I'm purchasing an 8x10 rug - what size felt rug pad should I purchase to go under it? Is 5x8 too small?
Hello jdl1013, here is an 8 x 10 size of this rug pad that will work great for your rug: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Supreme-Felted-Dual-Surface-Rug-Pad-8-x-10/5721573/product.html - Thanks for shopping with us! L.B.
You definitely want the 8x10 size.
Overstock, can you please confirm the exact measurements of this rug pad. My area rug carpet 7'10"l x 4'11"w. I want to know if it is exactly 5' x 8' or if it's smaller. I would like to avoid cutting the rug pad. Thank you.
Hello windrunnerny, this rug pad is an exact 5x8 size. Thank you for shopping with us! Terri D.
When using an antique rug over carpeting, do you still place the felt side down against the carpeting and the rubber side against the back of the antique rug?
Hello azimuth001, I hope your day is going well. The felt goes on the floor to prevent scratching. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the difference in this rug pad Item #10703411 and Item #13457616. the description shows same size. just wondering if one is thicker than the other. Thanks
Yes thicker and stays put. The other one seems to move around.
There are two conflicting answers on this board regarding the rubber. As a customer pointed out: "Product details lists this pad as being made from all natural latex/rubber, but under 'materials' it says polypropylene and synthetic rubber. Which is it? It makes a difference - synthetic rubber can deteriorate hardwood floors." Overstock, please clarify this important point on these pads. It cannot be both synthetic and natural. The type of rubber is critical to the condition of hardwood floors; only natural should be used. Whatever the answer, you may want to change the description to avoid confusion. Thanks!
I don't know whether the material is synthetic rubber or polypropylene, but it appears to be natural latex on one side and rubber on the other. The rubberized side grabs the smooth surface of a wood floor well and the other latex side works well with the bottom side of the rug. If you use the rug with the two sides reversed from that, with the latex on the wooden floor, it will slide around.
Hello lemon1111, This pad is made of 100-percent recycled synthetic fiber and all-natural rubber/latex. I apologize for any confusion. we will have this updated shortly. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the thickness of this pad?
Between 1/8 and 1/4 inch
I say these pads are 1/4" to 3/8". I bought several to go under a whole house full of area rugs over a tile floor. They made a great difference in the comfort. I was able to cut them to custom sizes using a set of tin snips with a straight blade, these worked better than utility scissors because of the thickness. I do however had a slipping problem of the area rugs that are on top of these pads. I have just purchased some double sided carpet tape to see if this will help keep them on the pads. Apparently the top surface is not that easy for the rubber underneath part of the area rugs to stick to-I thought I was getting the correct pads. I am still very satisfied with the quality of the pads.
1/4" seems about right. I don't really notice any softness or comfort to the rug but it keeps it from moving and will hopefully prolong the life of the rug.
It appears to be 1/4 inch thick. I had no trouble cutting it with a regular pair of scissors--but they were good scissors. They do not slide as I am using them although the custom width of my rugs go on a narrow area of glazed floor tile. If the area where they are used is smooth and much wider than the rug on top of the pad, of if it is in an area where kids race through I think it would tend to slide from their feet pushing the pad around.
The pad is 3/8 inches thick. There is no slippage on a hardwood floor.
What is the actual size of the pad?
Hello john1712, The only information I have is that this rug is 5 feet x 8 feet. Have a great day!
I have cut my pad into custom sizes but I think it was slightly larger than 5 by 8.
It is exactly 5 x 8.
Product details lists this pad as being made from all natural latex/rubber, but under "materials" it says polypropylene and synthetic rubber. Which is it? It makes a difference - synthetic rubber can deteriorate hardwood floors. Also what brand are these pads?
Hello diyer36, This is made from 100 percent recycled synthetic fiber and all-natural rubber/latex. This will not harm your hardwood floors. We are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; however, Overstock.com stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises. Thank you for shopping with us.
Just rec'd this pad. Using it on hardwood, under an area rug. Which side goes down (against the wood)?
We put the rubber side against wood floors in our home to prevent slipping
we also put rubber side down
How much smaller should the pad be under a 5x7 area rug?
On all my rugs I trimmed the pads so it was one inch smaller than the rug all the way around. My though was that having the edge of the rug setting down on the floor will make it harder to trip on it and it looks like the rug is just thicker, not setting on a pad at all.
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