I’ve seen beautiful homes lose thousands of dollars in resale value due to one preventable issue: scratched hardwood floors.  Most homeowners reach for the cheapest solution at the hardware store—stick-on felt pads. However, as an engineer, I can tell you that these pads are fundamentally flawed by design. Here is why they fail and why "chair socks" are the superior upgrade for your home. The Science of the Failure: Why Felt Pads Don't Last 1. Shear Force vs. Adhesive Strengt