The Mohawk Home Comfort Cushion 1/4 in. Rug Pad adds cushion, prevents bunching and wrinkles and will not stain nor discolor your floors. Simply trim your rug pad with any pair of scissors to fit any area rug by cutting 2 in. smaller than the rug size. (1 in. – 2 in. short of the rug perimeter). A rug pad is essential to keeping your rug attractive and to extend the life of your rug.