Enhanced performance, sustainability certifications, new product additions, and improved comfort position LSI Unsquashable™ Padding as a leading solution for residential, commercial, and hospitality flooring applications
Fort Lauderdale, FL — March 16, 2026 — LSI Flooring has announced a comprehensive refresh of its Unsquashable™ High Density Polyurethane Padding product line and it’s expansion of its LSI Rug Pad™ product line, part of the company’s Unsquashable™ Padding collection, introducing new specialty rug pad technologies designed specifically for the needs of today’s area rug market.
The new product introductions are designed to address common challenges faced by rug retailers, designers, installers, and rug care professionals, including pet protection, outdoor rug stabilization, and long-term performance under heavy furniture and high traffic.
At the center of the program is LSI Rug Pad™, engineered as the Unsquashable™ rug pad solution for residential and commercial or hospitality rug installations. Manufactured using high-density polyurethane technology, the pads are designed to resist compression and maintain long-term resilience beneath area rugs.
Unlike conventional rug pads that flatten over time, Unsquashable™ Rug Pads maintain their structure and support, helping extend the life and appearance of area rugs while protecting underlying flooring surfaces.
The rug pads are widely used in residential interiors, designer installations, rug showrooms, and hospitality settings where durability and stability are essential.
New Specialty Rug Pad Solutions
LSI recently introduced three new specialty products designed to expand its rug padding portfolio and address specific installation environments.
PetShield™ Rug Pad is designed to provide an added protective barrier beneath area rugs in homes with pets, helping prevent moisture from penetrating through to flooring surfaces.
StayPut Outdoor™ Rug Pad is engineered specifically for exterior rug applications, helping keep outdoor rugs securely in place while allowing airflow and drainage to prevent moisture buildup.
Together, these products expand LSI’s offering of specialized padding solutions aimed at improving rug performance and longevity in modern homes.
Indoor Air Quality and Antimicrobial Performance
LSI Flooring has also enhanced the Unsquashable™ padding collection with antimicrobial protection, helping create a more hygienic environment beneath carpets and area rugs.
The products also carry two of the flooring industry’s most widely recognized indoor air quality certifications:
• CRI Green Label Plus®
• UL GREENGUARD Gold Indoor Air Quality Certification®
These certifications confirm that the products meet strict standards for low chemical emissions, making them suitable for residential interiors, schools, healthcare environments, and hospitality installations where indoor air quality is a priority.
Built on Generations of Rug Pad Experience
LSI Flooring’s padding program reflects decades of experience in the rug and carpet cushion industry.
Larry Lane, President of LSI Flooring, represents the third generation in the rug padding business. Lane previously owned Rug Hold Company, a well-known rug pad manufacturer that was later acquired by Vantage Industries and Leggett & Platt, two of the industry’s largest suppliers.
In 2022, LSI Flooring acquired Daltonian Flooring’s Padding Division, continuing production and expanding the line under the LSI brand and, more recently, the Unsquashable™ Padding platform.
Today, all LSI padding products are manufactured in the United States, with inventory stocked in Georgia, serving flooring retailers, rug dealers, designers, installers, rug workrooms, and flooring sundries distributors.
Designed for the Rug Industry
The LSI Rug Pad™ products are available in 12' x 120' rolls or is custom cut sizes, allowing rug retailers complete flexibility to offer custom sizes for virtually any rug installation.
According to Lane, the company’s goal is to provide the rug industry with padding solutions that deliver greater durability and long-term performance.
“Our focus is simple,” Lane said. “We want to provide the rug industry with the most durable and resilient rug pads available. Unsquashable™ products are designed to perform longer, protect floors better, and deliver more value for rug retailers and their customers.”
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