All-surface, adds cushion, prevents slippage, bunching and wrinkles, will not stain nor discolor your floors, can be cut with scissors to trim to size. A rug pad is essential to keeping your rug attractive and to extend the life of your rug, and being Green Label Plus certified by The Carpet & Rug Institute, we can ensure our customers that they are purchasing the lowest chemical emitting rug pad on the market. Mohawk always recommends the use of a slip resistant rug pad under your rug.