Scotch Felt Pads 32 PCS Brown, Felt Furniture Pads for Protecting Hardwood Floors, 1" Round, Easy-to-Apply, Self-Stick Design, Reliable Protection from Nicks, dents and Scratches

A simple upgrade that makes a daily difference

I spend a lot of time testing “small fixes” that promise to protect floors and cut down on noise. Most are forgettable; a few become instant staples. The Scotch Felt Pads fall into the latter category for me. They’re straightforward—1-inch, round, self-adhesive felt pads in a 32-pack—but executed well enough that they’ve stayed on my chairs and side tables through months of use without fuss.

What you’re getting and where they fit best

These are brown, 1-inch rounds, which is a sweet spot for typical dining chairs, counter stools, and light side tables. The brown tone blends nicely on darker woods and disappears visually on most furniture feet. On light floors, the pads are visible when you tip a piece on its side, but not distracting.

A 32-pack covers eight chairs (four legs per chair), or a mix of seating and a couple of small tables. If you’re outfitting an entire dining set or an open living/dining area, a single pack goes a long way.

Installation: prep well and they stick well

The pads are peel-and-stick with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Installation is easy, but your prep will determine how long they hold:

• Clean the feet: Dust, oils, and old finish are adhesion killers. I wipe each foot with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry completely.
• Match the surface: These pads like flat bottoms. If a foot is slightly cupped or has a nub from a nail-on glide, sand it flat or remove the protrusion first.
• Apply firm pressure: I press the pad onto the foot for 20–30 seconds to seat the adhesive, then avoid dragging or twisting for a few hours.

Used this way, I’ve had excellent results. On smooth, painted or metal feet with tiny contact patches, adhesion is more challenging. In those cases I either roughen the surface lightly with fine-grit sandpaper or switch to a larger pad to increase the bonding area. For tapered, rounded, or uneven legs, a stick-on felt can lift at the edges—nail-on glides or wraparound silicone covers are better suited there.

Performance: smooth, quiet, protective

On hardwood and tile, these pads make a noticeable difference:

• Noise reduction: Chair movements go from scrape-and-squeak to a muted slide. In a kitchen with porcelain tile, the change was immediate and appreciated by anyone downstairs.
• Surface protection: The felt is dense enough that grit doesn’t immediately telegraph through. I haven’t seen micro-scratches reappear on my oak finish since installing them, provided I keep floors reasonably clean.
• Glide feel: They slide very easily on smooth floors. That’s a feature for dining chairs and coffee tables—easy to reposition without lifting—but it’s a tradeoff if you want something to stay put.

I tested them on oak hardwood, ceramic tile, and a vinyl plank sample. They behaved consistently across surfaces, with the easiest glide on tile and the most controlled slide on vinyl.

Durability: holds shape and stays put

Felt pads often fail in two ways: the felt compresses and pancakes, or the adhesive lets go. These have been solid on both counts. After months under my most-used dining chairs:

• The felt hasn’t mashed down to nothing. It compresses slightly (as any felt should) but maintains a protective layer.
• The adhesive is still bonded with no corners curling up, even after frequent sliding.

Two situations caused problems: a metal barstool with a very small, slightly convex foot, and a chair leg that had a gummy residue from a previous pad. After cleaning and flattening the surfaces, the pads held much better. If you’re seeing pads “walk” off over time, that’s usually a prep or geometry issue rather than the felt itself.

Sliding vs. gripping: pick the right solution for each piece

Because these are felt, not rubber, they reduce friction. That’s perfect for:

• Dining chairs you want to move in and out with minimal noise and effort
• Coffee tables you occasionally shift to reach outlets or vacuum
• Lamps and decor that might otherwise scuff a console or shelf

But if you’ve got a sofa, a heavy accent chair, or a bench you want anchored, felt isn’t the solution. Rubber or silicone gripper pads (or castor cups) are better for stationary pieces. I use felt on anything that moves frequently and grippy pads for heavy items and high-traffic corners where sliding is a nuisance.

Fit notes and size considerations

At 1 inch, these suit the majority of chair and stool legs. A few caveats:

• Oversized feet: For chunky farmhouse legs or wide mid-century feet, 1 inch can look undersized and reduce contact area. Doubling up pads is not ideal—go larger in diameter instead.
• Narrow or angled legs: If only a small ring of the pad touches the floor, you’re concentrating wear and inviting edge lift. In those cases, a different shape or a nail-on glide is more reliable.
• Color: Brown is versatile for dark woods. On very light furniture bottoms, a beige felt might blend better—but for most people, once the piece is upright, you won’t notice.

Maintenance and replacement

Felt pads aren’t fire-and-forget. A bit of attention keeps them performing:

• Keep floors clean: Grit trapped in felt can become sandpaper. A quick sweep goes a long way.
• Inspect high-use chairs monthly: If a pad picks up debris, a lint roller or vacuum attachment lifts it out. Replace any pad that’s worn thin or glazed.
• Removing residue: When it’s time to replace, the pads pull up cleanly more often than not. Any leftover adhesive scrubs off with isopropyl alcohol; for stubborn spots, a citrus adhesive remover works, followed by a soap-and-water rinse and full dry before reapplying.

I typically expect to replace pads on the busiest chairs every 6–12 months, and less frequently on occasional pieces.

Value

Given the quality of the felt and adhesive, the price is reasonable. One pack covers eight chairs, which is enough for most dining sets, and the time saved not replacing cheap pads every few weeks is worth it alone. There are bargain-bin options that cost less upfront, but they usually compress quickly or shed adhesive—false economy in my experience.

What I’d change

There are two improvements I’d love to see in the line:

• A mixed-size pack with a couple of larger diameters for wide feet and a few smaller ones for dainty legs.
• A lighter color option in the same size for those with blond woods who want the pad to visually disappear at the edges.

Neither is a dealbreaker, but they’d make matching furniture profiles even easier.

Who they’re for

• Renters and condo dwellers trying to cut down on chair noise
• Anyone with hardwood, tile, laminate, or vinyl who wants scratch prevention without fuss
• Households that rearrange or slide furniture regularly
• People who prefer a clean, minimal look—no bulky caps or visible grippers

Who should look elsewhere:

• Those needing furniture to stay put on smooth floors (choose rubber or silicone grippers)
• Owners of pieces with uneven or highly curved feet (consider nail-on glides or wraparound leg covers)
• Very heavy furniture where broader support is necessary

The bottom line

The Scotch Felt Pads do exactly what good felt pads should: they install easily, stay on, glide smoothly, and protect floors without calling attention to themselves. With proper surface prep and realistic expectations about where felt makes sense, they deliver reliable, long-lasting performance.

Recommendation: I recommend these for chairs, stools, light tables, and decor on hardwood, tile, laminate, and vinyl. They’re a simple, effective way to prevent scratches and reduce noise, and they hold up better than most lookalikes I’ve tried. If your priority is keeping heavy furniture from moving, pair these with gripper pads for the pieces that need to stay put.