Shepherd Hardware 9425 Self-Adhesive Felt Surface Protection Pads, Assorted Sizes, 46-Count, Brown

A compact, do‑most felt pad kit that actually sticks

I keep a few varieties of surface protection pads in the shop, and the Shepherd felt pads have become the general‑duty pack I reach for first. They’re not fancy and they aren’t the thickest pads you can buy, but the combination of sizes, a reliable pressure‑sensitive adhesive, and tidy 3 mm felt makes them useful in a surprising number of places—from chair legs and cabinet doors to planters and small appliances.

What’s in the pack

This 46‑piece assortment is straightforward: round brown felt pads in four diameters—3/4, 5/8, 1/2, and 3/8 inch—all 3 mm thick. The brown color blends well with medium to dark woods and most black or bronze fixtures. The felt is a synthetic blend, moderately dense, and cuts cleanly if you need to trim to a custom shape with scissors.

I consider these “general duty.” They’re perfect for everyday furniture and fixtures but aren’t meant to be sacrificial glides for heavy commercial chair traffic or to level out wobbly furniture. For those tasks, thicker, larger, or rubber‑based options make more sense.

Installation and fit

These are peel‑and‑stick pads, and the install is fast if you do the prep correctly. Here’s what’s worked consistently for me:

• Clean the surface thoroughly. I wipe with isopropyl alcohol to remove oils, dust, and polish residue.
• If it’s bare or rough wood, I sand the contact area to flatten fibers and improve adhesion.
• Press the pad firmly for 20–30 seconds. If possible, let it “set” for a few hours before putting under load.

The adhesive is aggressive enough to grab immediately but gives you a few seconds to reposition. On cabinet doors and drawer faces, the smallest 3/8‑inch pads are ideal as bumpers; on chair legs, I use the 3/4‑inch size whenever the foot allows. For narrow or oddly shaped feet, I’ll trim a 5/8‑inch pad into a rounded rectangle.

One small tip: peel the backing slowly. If you yank it, you can occasionally lift a bit of felt at the edge. A utility knife slipped under the edge of the liner makes clean removal easier.

Performance across surfaces

I tested the pads on several common surface types:

• Hardwood floors (poly‑finished oak): Under dining chairs, the 3/4‑inch pads gave me smooth, quiet movement with no scratching. They glide nicely without that gritty chatter you get from plastic caps.
• Vinyl plank and linoleum: The felt reduces noise and eliminates scuff marks, though vinyl is softer and can pick up embedded grit; keeping the pads clean matters here.
• Tile: Movement across grout joints is quieter, but smaller pads can snag at wide joints. If tile is your primary surface, you’ll want larger‑diameter pads than this pack includes for chair legs.
• Countertops (butcher block, laminate, stone): Under blenders, coffee makers, and small printers, the pads kept things from walking due to vibration and prevented ring marks. They slide easily when you want them to.
• Painted surfaces: I stuck a pair behind a metal wreath hanger on a painted steel door; they kept the hanger from marring the paint and left no imprints over the season.

On cabinet doors, a single 3/8‑inch pad at the upper corner softened closures noticeably. If you want a whisper‑quiet soft close, silicone or thicker rubber bumpers damp better, but the felt is a nice middle ground—cushioned without the sticky rebound that can cause doors to bounce.

Adhesion and longevity

The adhesive is the standout here. On properly cleaned surfaces, pads stayed put for months in my testing. Under dining chairs used daily, I started to see edge wear and compression after a couple of months—about what I expect from 3 mm felt in a residential setting. The pads didn’t shear or slide off, which is often the first failure mode with cheaper kits.

On raw, porous wood, adhesion is more variable. Light sanding and a wipe‑down made a big difference. Where I skipped prep on a rough pine stool, one pad lifted after a week; the same stool with sanded, wiped feet held fine.

Heat and humidity didn’t cause trouble on indoor use. On a bathroom vanity door, a 3/8‑inch pad handled steam cycles without falling off. I wouldn’t use them outdoors long‑term; UV and moisture will degrade both felt and adhesive.

Durability of the felt

The felt is moderately dense and consistent. It compresses over time, as all felt does, but doesn’t pancake immediately. Under a 60‑pound planter, four 1/2‑inch pads compressed slightly on day one and then stabilized. Under sliding chairs, the leading edges will polish down; I rotate or replace those pads every few months. If your household drags stools across tile all day, go thicker.

A key maintenance note: felt can trap grit. A quick brush with your hand or a vacuum every couple of weeks keeps the glides smooth and protects floors.

Removal and residue

When I removed a few pads from lacquered furniture and a painted door, they came off cleanly by pulling slowly at a shallow angle. A faint adhesive haze remained on one polyurethane finish, which wiped off with a bit of citrus adhesive remover. On raw wood, expect fibers to lift slightly when removing—nothing alarming, but plan to sand if you’re refinishing.

Where these pads shine

• Everyday furniture on hard floors where you want smooth, quiet movement.
• Under electronics, small appliances, lamps, and décor to prevent scuffs and to damp minor vibration.
• Cabinet doors and drawers as simple bump stops.
• Quick fixes to isolate metal hardware from painted surfaces.

The assortment of diameters is genuinely useful. I often run out of the smallest size on mixed projects, and this pack includes enough 3/8‑inch pieces to handle a kitchen’s worth of door bumpers with spares left over.

Where they fall short

• Heavy traffic chairs or stools on tile may need larger or thicker pads than this 3 mm set.
• If you need high‑cushion door damping, silicone or rubber bumpers outperform felt.
• Light‑colored furniture can make the brown felt visible; if color match is crucial, you may want tan or clear alternatives.
• For large, wide furniture feet (sofas, recliners), these round sizes feel undersized; go with larger squares you can cut to fit.

None of these are deal‑breakers, but they frame the use case: general‑duty protection rather than specialized glides or vibration isolators.

Value

Given the assortment and the adhesive quality, the pack feels fairly priced for small to medium projects. You’re not buying an industrial bulk roll, but you also aren’t stuck with a jumbo quantity you won’t use. For furnishing a couple of rooms, protecting countertops, and outfitting cabinet doors, one pack goes a long way.

Tips to get the most out of them

• Prep the surface: clean with alcohol; sand bare wood smooth.
• Press and hold each pad for at least 20 seconds; avoid load for a few hours if you can.
• Match pad size to the foot: use the largest diameter that fits to spread load.
• Keep the felt clean: brush off grit to protect floors and extend life.
• For odd shapes, cut a larger pad with sharp scissors rather than stacking smaller ones.

Recommendation

I recommend the Shepherd felt pads for general household and shop use. They’re easy to install, the adhesive is trustworthy on properly prepared surfaces, and the assortment of sizes suits most day‑to‑day tasks. If you need heavy‑duty chair glides for constant sliding on tile, or thick bumpers for loud cabinet doors, look to thicker or specialized alternatives. For everything else—protecting floors, counters, and finishes without fuss—this set hits the sweet spot of convenience, performance, and value.