Foundation Cushion Overview

100% High Density Commercial Carpet Cushion

Foundation is the most advanced cushion available for commercial carpet. It is the perfect balance of comfort and durability. Engineered to meet the challenging demands of all contract applications in both double-glue and stretch-in installations. Certified as a low emitting product for superior indoor air quality, 100% recyclable, and earth-friendly.

Healthier Choice is no ordinary carpet pad, it's the most advanced cushion available for your carpet. The perfect balance of luxurious comfort, moisture protection, and long-lasting durability. Not to mention that it's clean and safe for your family, 100% recyclable, and earth-friendly.

100% HIGH-DENSITY COMMERCIAL CARPET CUSHION

Healthier Choice is no ordinary carpet pad, it's the most advanced cushion available for your carpet. The perfect balance of luxurious comfort, moisture protection, and long-lasting durability. Not to mention that it's clean and safe for your family, 100% recyclable, and earth-friendly.

Foundation is the most advanced cushion available for commercial carpet. It is the perfect balance of comfort and durability. Engineered to meet the challenging demands of all contract applications in both double-glue and stretch-in installations. Certified as a low emitting product for superior indoor air quality, 100% recyclable, and earth-friendly.

Foundation Commercial Cushion adds a luxurious level of comfort to your carpet so your guests will love every step.

Foundation Commercial Cushion adds a luxurious level of comfort to your carpet so your guests will love every step.

100% High-Density

Memory Foam


Most people understand the concept of memory foam and equate it with the unrivaled comfort of premium mattresses and pillows. Using the same technology for underfoot comfort is an easy way to "connect the dots". Healthier Choice is not like other 2-3 lb. low-density memory foam products; it's a 10 lb. high-density memory foam engineered specifically for flooring applications.

100% High-Density Frothed Polyurethane Foam

Foundation Commercial Carpet Cushion is engineered to provide long lasting comfort in public spaces, corridors and guest rooms in double-glue and stretch-in installations. Unlike other low-density carpet pads; it's a high-density frothed foam engineered specifically for flooring applications.

Patented Foam Technology

Co-created with Dow Chemical in the mid-1970s based on foam technology created for the NASA Space Program. Foundation is the only carpet cushion made of this patented high-density frothed polyurethane technology. Its advanced cell structure provides luxuriously dense, supportive comfort under your carpet.

Foundation Commercial Cushion offers 360º protection against damage caused by spills, moisture vapor, and microbial growth. 

100% Water Proof Foam

A revolutionary Breathable Moisture Barrier Skin that blocks liquid spills from penetrating down into the cushion while allowing moisture vapor to escape from beneath your flooring - perfect for vacuuming and hot water extraction in commercial settings.

360º Mold & Mildew Protection

Infused with antimicrobial protection to prevent unpleasant odors, staining and deterioration of the underlayment by inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria.

Foundation Commercial Carpet Cushion's patented foam technology is engineered to last for the life of the carpet – backed by our NeverCrush Guarantee.

Dense Micro-Cellar Structure
Foundation's patented foam technology has a dense, micro-cellular structure engineered to absorb every step like millions of tiny shock absorbers. Our cushion is engineered to take the impact so your carpet doesn't have to. This prevents premature wear and tear, keeping your carpet looking newer and lasting longer.

NeverCrush Guarantee

We feel so strongly about the performance of Foundation Commercial Carpet Cushion, we guarantee it will maintain 90% of its original thickness for the life of the installation. No other carpet pad can make this claim. 

Rest assured that Foundation Commercial Carpet Cushion does not contain any harmful chemicals.

UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified.

Foundation is the only carpet cushion to be awarded the UL GreenGuard® Gold Certification for indoor air quality as an extremely low VOC emitting product. Healthier Choice is screened for over 10,000 harmful chemicals and does not contain PBDE, BHT, Formaldehyde, Triclosan or any other harmful chemicals.

UL GREENGUARD

Gold Certified.


Foundation is the only carpet cushion to be awarded the UL GreenGuard® Gold Certification for indoor air quality as an extremely low VOC emitting product. Healthier Choice is screened for over 10,000 harmful chemicals and does not contain PBDE, BHT, Formaldehyde, Triclosan or any other harmful chemicals.

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CRI Green Label

Plus Certified.


The Carpet and Rug Institute launched the Green Label Plus programs for carpet, adhesives, and cushion to ensure that customers are purchasing the very lowest emitting products available on the market. Using scientifically established standards, the Green Label Plus program symbolizes the carpet industry’s commitment to a creating a better indoor environment.

CRI Green Label Plus Certified.

The Carpet and Rug Institute launched the Green Label Plus programs for carpet, adhesives, and cushion to ensure that customers are purchasing the very lowest emitting products available on the market. Using scientifically established standards, the Green Label Plus program symbolizes the carpet industry’s commitment to a creating a better indoor environment.

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Certified Peace of Mind.

Foundation Cushion has been independently screened

for over 10,000 harmful chemicals.


Foundation was created 27 years ago as an alternative to other carpet pads which contain harmful chemicals known to cause cancer and other health related issues. Healthier Choice goes to great lengths to ensure that harmful chemicals are not included in our foam. We partnered with The Carpet and Rug Institute and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to screen our foam for over 10,000 harmful chemicals.

Because of Foundation Carpet Cushion's incredible durability and NeverCrush Guarantee, it will last twice as long in the home, which lessens its impact on the environment compared to other flooring products. And, at the end of its useful life it is 100% recyclable which means it never has to end up in a landfill.


Contributes to LEED Credits.

LEED is the most widely used and well recognized green building rating system around the world. It signifies a certification that “creates healthy, highly efficient, cost-saving green buildings,” improving environmental performance from carbon footprint to indoor environmental quality. Healthier Choice Carpet Cushion contributes towards LEED credits.


IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials – Flooring Systems

IEQpc24: Acoustical Performance

MRc3: Materials Reuse

MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials

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Backed by the Industry's

Best Warranty.


Warranted for all Carpet Types.


We feel so strongly about the performance of our cushion, we guarantee it will maintain 90% of its original thickness for the life of the installation. No other carpet pad can make this claim.

Warranted for all

Carpet Types.


We feel so strongly about the performance of our cushion, we guarantee it will maintain 90% of its original thickness for the life of the installation. No other carpet pad can make this claim.

Lifetime Warranty

- No Exclusions


We offer a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser with no exclusions. Healthier Choice does not exclude stairs, hallways or other high traffic areas from our warranty.

Lifetime Warranty - No Exclusions

We offer a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser with no exclusions. Healthier Choice does not exclude stairs, hallways or other high traffic areas from our warranty.

NeverCrush Guarantee

We feel so strongly about the performance of Healthier Choice Carpet Cushion, we guarantee it will maintain 90% of its original thickness for the life of the installation. No other carpet pad can make this claim. 

Double Carpet Warranty

When you install Foundation Carpet Cushion under any brand of carpet that has a texture retention warranty, Healthier Choice will double that warranty. No other carpet pad will do that.

Choose the Perfect Cushion for Your Project.

Foundation Carpet Cushion is available in four different thicknesses. Each gauge has all of the same great features, but vary in comfort level. Select from below to determine the perfect cushion for your project.

Choose the Perfect

Cushion for Your Project.

Foundation Carpet Cushion is available in four different thicknesses. Each gauge has all of the same great features, but vary in comfort level. Select from below to determine the perfect cushion for your project.

FOUNDATION SE

Foundation SE is our thickest and most luxurious option for commercial double-glue applications. Great for hospitality projects in public spaces and corridors where there are moderate levels of foot and rolling wheel traffic.

FOUNDATION XP

Foundation XP is our thickest option with increased density for commercial double-glue applications. The optimal cushion for hospitality projects in public spaces and corridors where there is high levels of foot traffic and moderate rolling wheel traffic like hotel lobbies and corridors.

FOUNDATION HT

Foundation HT is engineered for extreme commercial double-glue applications. Excellent for all commercial projects in public spaces and corridors where there are high levels of foot and rolling wheel traffic like restaurants and hotel corridors.

FOUNDATION MT

Foundation MT is engineered for commercial modular carpet tile applications. Great for all commercial projects in public spaces and corridors where there are high levels of foot and rolling wheel traffic like restaurants and hotel corridors.

SOFTNESS
100%
100%
DURABILITY
50%
50%

Item Number

FSE270


Density

12 lbs.


Thickness

1/4" (0.25")


Roll Size Available

6' x 45' (270 sq.ft.2)


Roll Weight

88 lbs.


R-Factor

0.87


Compression Set

7% Max


ILD 25%

14 lbs


ILD 65%

78 lbs


Fire Certification

Pill Test: PASS


Smoke Chamber:

Pass (450 or Less)


Radiant Panel:

Exceeds Class 1


Antimicrobial

YES


Indoor Air Quality

UL GREENGUARD Gold

CRI Green Label Plus



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SOFTNESS
75%
75%
DURABILITY
75%
75%

Item Number

FXP270


Density

16 lbs.


Thickness

1/4" (0.25")


Roll Size Available

6' x 45' (270 sq.ft.2)


Roll Weight

98 lbs.


R-Factor

0.75


Compression Set

7% Max


ILD 25%

15.5 lbs


ILD 65%

80 lbs


Fire Certification

Pill Test: PASS


Smoke Chamber:

Pass (450 or Less)


Radiant Panel:

Exceeds Class 1


Antimicrobial

YES


Indoor Air Quality

UL GREENGUARD Gold

CRI Green Label Plus



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SOFTNESS
50%
50%
DURABILITY
75%
75%

Item Number

FHT270


Density

16 lbs.


Thickness

0.175"


Roll Size Available

6' x 45' (270 sq.ft.2)


Roll Weight

88 lbs.


R-Factor

0.53


Compression Set

7% Max


ILD 25%

15 lbs


ILD 65%

80 lbs


Fire Certification

Pill Test: PASS


Smoke Chamber:

Pass (450 or Less)


Radiant Panel:

Exceeds Class 1


Antimicrobial

YES


Indoor Air Quality

UL GREENGUARD Gold

CRI Green Label Plus



LEARN MORE
SOFTNESS
25%
25%
DURABILITY
75%
75%

Item Number

FMT270


Density

20 lbs.


Thickness

0.150"


Roll Size Available

6' x 45' (270 sq.ft.2)


Roll Weight

65.5 lbs.


R-Factor

0.48


Compression Set

25% Max


ILD 25%

185.5 lbs


ILD 65%

1,500 lbs


Fire Certification

Pill Test: PASS


Smoke Chamber:

Pass (450 or Less)


Radiant Panel:

Exceeds Class 1


Antimicrobial

YES


Indoor Air Quality

UL GREENGUARD Gold

CRI Green Label Plus



LEARN MORE

Made in Dalton, GA USA.

Manufactured in the

"Flooring Capitol of the World".


For over 3 decades, Healthier Choice Carpet Cushion has been manufactured in the heart of the Flooring Capitol. Since 1994, over 50 Million Square Yards have been produced and shipped all over the world.

Made in Dalton, GA USA.

Manufactured in the

"Flooring Capitol of the World".


For over 3 decades, Healthier Choice Carpet Cushion has been manufactured in the heart of the Flooring Capitol. Since 1994, over 50 Million Square Yards have been produced and shipped globally.

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