I think the 5/8 inch pad is overkill for most residential jobs

Last week in a Denver condo, I swapped out a thick pad for a 3/8 inch one on a glue-down berber, and the homeowner said it felt better than the old setup. Three years ago I would have argued you always need the thickest pad for comfort, but now I'm not so sure it's worth the extra cost for every single job. What's the thinnest pad you'll use on a standard install?

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samk7729d ago

My friend installed a super thin pad for a client who kept complaining their old floors felt too bouncy, and they loved the firmer feel.

ray61729d ago

My buddy had a client who hated their plush pad, weird right?

leehall29d ago

Not weird at all, a lot of people actually prefer a firm floor.