Choosing the right pad can be just as important, if not more important than selecting a carpet style. Carpet cushion, commonly reffered to as Carpet Pad, keeps carpet looking new longer, helps keeps room quieter, and it adds a plush, luxury feel underfoot. The principal reason for using carpet cushion is to extend the appearance and life of your carpet. As you walk, your weight transfers to the carpet with each footfall. This energy must be absorbed by what is under your foot. If the carpet and the subfloor are the only things supporting your step then they must absorb 100% of the energy. Carpet cushion helps absorb this energy like the foam in a bike helmet or the crash-absorbing dashboard in your car. This energy absorption helps your carpet look new longer without showing wear patterns.