If an oriental rug tends to slip, then a quality rubber non slip oriental rug pad prevents slipping while still protecting the oriental rug. In terms of rubber rug pads, it is important to get a rug pad that contains natural rubber. There are many oriental rug pads that contain a rubber imitation and this material can contain chemicals that can damage the rug and the floor.

Most rubber oriental rug pads also contain a felt surface. This felt provides a substantial foundation to protect the oriental rug while the rubber prevents slipping and keeps the oriental rug in place.

Ultra Premium felt and natural rubber rug pad is an example of one of the better oriental rug pads to protect the rug and prevent slipping. Made of a recycled, textured felt surface and a natural rubber lower surface, Ultra Premium adds 1/4 of an inch of comfort and protection under any oriental rug. The patterned rubber side grips to the floor to prevent the rug from slipping and is safe for all hard floors.

Rug-Chek natural rubber rug pad is an excellent rug pad for those looking for a thinner, open weave rug pad made only of 100% rubber. Rug-Chek is the best rubber non slip rug pad that prevents oriental and all rugs from slipping and does not damage the floor. While there are felt and rubber combination rug pads available, Rug-Chek is one of the rare 100% pure rubber rug pads. Most other open weave rug pads that look and feel like rubber are actually a plastic or nylon that contain a chemical adhesive that out gasses. This also damages floors.