Review on RUGPADUSA - Super-Lock Natural - 2'X3' - 1/8" Thick - Natural Rubber - Gripping Open Weave Rug Pad - More Durable Than PVC Alternatives, Safe For All Floor Types by Jesse Francilme

UPDATE: I have been using these for almost 2 years now, and have not noticed any yellow of our Armstrong vinyl.Original As many others have said, we were warned against using synthetic rubber on our Armstrong vinyl floors. For many years, I have had to search and search for throw rugs that did not have any of the white, fake rubber backing, which of course, are cheaper and come in greater selections. I recently replaced the throw rugs on our master bathroom, and boy-oh-boy, were the new ones slippery! I felt one of us was going to end up falling, for sure. So, I came to trusty Ebay and started looking. I know I searched for a safer alternative years ago and did not find any. This time, I came upon these. I order a large one to cut down to the correct sizes I need. The rugs are reversible ones: one side has close loops, the other side longer loops, almost a short shag. I was’t sure this would work since they don’t have that stiff off-white netting-type stuff on the back (sorry, don’t know what that’s called). I was very pleasantly pleased with the performance of these natural rubber rug pads—they work great! It is very, very easy to cut. I cut it about two inches smaller than the rugs, all around. It works so well that I came back to buy more for all the throw rugs in the house (7 more, total). It’s a little pricy, but worth it to know I don’t have to worry about a rug slipping out from under me. I did not notice any smell, unless you stick it right up to your nose, then it has a mild scent. Since it’s natural rubber, it is a lot safer for you than the synthetic backings, which contain VOC’s. I’ve only had them a few days, so I cannot personally guarantee they won’t cause any yellowing of the vinyl, but all my research showed that they should not. I’m curious to do an experiment and see how little I can use under a rug and have it still be effective, like small squares in each corner, or something. If that works out, I’ll update. Why didn’t I do this sooner?