Monday 9 January 2017

DIY How to Choose the correct Carpet Underlay

DIY How to Choose the correct Carpet Underlay


New underlay makes the carpet :
• Feel better (new underlay can make the carpet feel luxurious underfoot)
• Look better (new underlay will help to sustain the appearance of the carpet) 
• Last longer (new underlay will ensure that the carpet lasts for its expected life)

What Types Are Available :
• Thick sponge underlay for luxurious underfoot comfort
• Medium sponge underlay for bedrooms
• Basic sponge underlay for spare bedrooms
• Crumb rubber underlay for high traffic areas
• Crumb rubber underlay for double /single stick applications to suit wheelchairs, walking aids, natural floor coverings or border carpets.
• Sponge rubber underlay for underfloor heating under carpet / wood & laminate flooring

Using the following diagram we have itemised the recommended underlay for the specified area...


Master bedroom :  
Looking for medium underfoot comfort –
Recommend a medium sponge underlay  

Conservatory (at rear) : 
With a natural floorcovering (such as coir, sisal or seagrass) – 
Recommend a double stick crumb underlay 

Lounge : 
Looking for luxurious underfoot  comfort –
recommend a thick sponge or PU underlay.

Underfloor heating:
Recommend a specialist underfloor heating underlay with a low tog rating  

Hallway:  
Laminate flooring: looking to reduce sound – recommend a noise reducing underlay 
Carpet - look for durability due to high traffic
Recommend a crumb/felt , PU or thick sponge underlay

Staircase & Landing: 
Looking for durability due to high traffic
Recommend a crumb/felt combination underlay

Spare Bedroom
Looking for minimal underfoot comfort
Recommend a basic sponge underlay  

Dining room: 
Heavy furniture may be moved around for entertaining
Recommend a crumb rubber or PU underlay

Are wheelchairs/ walking aids used?  
Is there a border carpet?
Recommend a double / single stick crumb rubber underlay

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