What kind of pad should you get for your carpet?

Answer 1

What kind of cushion
Contrary to what the salesman will tell you cushion is about comfort not wear. Pick the one that gives you a great feel & you will be happy.
Rebond: Looks like confetti, lots of little pieces shuck back together, is a great product and good value for the money
7/16" 6 pound density is a good place to start.
9/16" will feel more soft underfoot.. density is more important long term than thickness. alway pick 6 pounds or greater..
… Expect $.30-80 cents per sq ft as a fair price range
Bubble rubber: is a great product & feels great when you put it down, may not hold up as well over the long term and is a bit pricey. Sales people usually get an extra commission for selling it at a high price so expect to hear that it cures cancer & supports world peace. …Sold by the ounces per sq yard. 64 ounce is the entry level and 120 ounce is the premium stuff Expect $.60-2.00 cents per sq ft as a price range, there is a lot of mark up in this item if you're a negotiator this is a good place to trim the fat
Felt: is OK if you like a firm feel & or the environmental recycling story, fairly priced but not much feel under foot.
Sold by the ounces per sq yard. 40 ounce is the entry level and 80 ounce is the premium stuff Expect $.50-$1.20 cents per sq ft as a price range

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The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends no pad be thicker then 1/2" and is best to be 7/16".