Why underlay

Getting the right underlay for your sub-floor will protect and preserve your new flooring, as well as making sure the groundwork is flat and smooth before laying the new floor.

Most sub-floors will be either wood or concrete. Concrete bases need an underlay with a moisture barrier, a damp proof membrane DPM or a separate barrier to protect the floor from damp. If the sub-floor is wooden the choice of underlay will depend on what is being laid on top.

For carpeted floors a layer of underlay has several benefits: not least that it will prolong the life of a new carpet. As with carpet underlay, having a layer between the wood and sub-floor provides thermal and audio insulation.

Carpet underlay preserves the carpet pile, making it easier to clean and more hygienic. We stock the best underlay that also repels moisture to prevent damp stains and smells in your house.

Why Choose Underlay for Carpets. The best for comfort Interfloor's luxury carpet underlays are thick, dense and spongy, providing unrivalled underfoot cushioning. Comfortable Underlays. Makes carpets look better Underlays absorb shock and impacts from footfall and heavy usage, enabling your carpet to retain its spring for longer.

Improves your insulation Underlays with high tog ratings provide extra insulation for your home. Stay Warm. Helps to reduce noise A carpeted floor with an underlay will act as a barrier to sound, helping you to enjoy a quieter home.

Reduce Impact Sound. Floor Backing Makes a Difference. Underlay can help reduce significant heat loss, therefore keeping your energy bills to a minimum and keeping the room warmer. Depending on how thick the carpet underlay is depends on the amount of noise reduction it will give.

However, any underlay should help to reduce the noise of heavy footsteps or movement of furniture to some extent. Heavy furniture can sometimes leave lasting marks on soft carpets, but with an underlay the chances of indentation marks are minimised, helping extend the life of your carpet even further. The extra layer of padding makes for an even more comfortable and cosy carpet underfoot, improving its quality also.