Carpet underlay, it sits there quietly under your carpet for years doing its job, but what exactly is it’s purpose and why do you need it? Carpet underlay is the material that’s placed underneath your carpet before it’s fitted. It has numerous purposes and is an essential part of carpeting a room.
The benefits of underlay are:
- It provides a thick padded layer that provides comfort underfoot.
- It helps maintain your carpet as well as providing extra protection against moisture.
- It is a great shock absorber, meaning it’s ideal for reducing noise from things like footsteps, voices or moving furniture which is ideal if you live in a flat.
- Good quality underlay can actually save you money, with a reduction in heat loss resulting in lower energy bills.
- It protects the carpet pile, which in turn, makes cleaning easier and leaves your home more hygienic.
Generally, carpets without underlay will have a much shorter lifespan and are more at risk of rapid wear and tear. Underlay is especially important if you’re planning on laying carpet over concrete floors as it will help make walking across the room much more comfortable.
If you’re looking for longevity, luxury feel and want your carpet to last, always ensure your carpet is fitted with a quality, new underlay. Carpets fitted without underlay may also invalidate your guarantee or warranty, so it’s a wise investment long-term.
There are different types of underlay such as foam, sponge rubber or felt, here at the Floorstore in Somercotes, we will advise you on the best underlay for your home and budget. Call in and see us to take a look at the types of underlay we have to offer.
