diff --git a/client.cpp b/client.cpp
index 1a7f24a283..ce6cb8c817 100644
--- a/client.cpp
+++ b/client.cpp
@@ -117,6 +117,10 @@ Client::Client( Workspace* ws )
     , sm_stacking_order( -1 )
     , demandAttentionKNotifyTimer( NULL )
     , paintRedirector( 0 )
+    , padding_left( 0 )
+    , padding_right( 0 )
+    , padding_top( 0 )
+    , padding_bottom( 0 )
     { // TODO: Do all as initialization
 
     // Set the initial mapping state