The top 3 wood floor underlays
Type ‘wood floor underlay’ into a search engine and, we guarantee, you’ll be bombarded with thousands of results. There are so many different products to choose from. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice and most people are left wondering – which underlay should I buy? When customers come to us with this question, we try to keep our advice as simple as possible. The right wood underlayment for you will depend on the nature of the wood, its intended location and the condition of the sub...
Thermal underlay – can it improve the efficiency of your home?
As we head into the winter months and the days get colder, we start to rely more and more on central heating – which, of course, is bad news for the bank balance! Energy prices are on the rise and, in an attempt to cut back the bills, being ‘efficient’ is at the forefront of most people’s minds. But did you know? One of the easiest ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home is to invest in thermal carpet underlay – such as that available at the Carpet Underlay Shop. The insulating pow...
Is it time to buy new carpet underlay?
So, you’ve just bought new luxury flooring for your home. When it comes to installation, you pull back the old carpet and see the carpet underlay that lies beneath. Does that need replacing too? This is a question we get asked quite a lot, here at Carpet Underlay Shop, and our answer is very simple. Yes – you should invest in new carpet underlay almost every time you lay a new carpet. The only exception is if the current underlay is less than 12 months old or in excellent condition. You may t...
Best underlay for vinyl, wood or laminate underfloor heating
When it comes to picking the perfect underlay for your floor, we understand it can be a daunting decision to make. At the Carpet Underlay Shop, we only supply the best of the best, so - when the time comes for a flooring upgrade - you can be confident you’re in safe hands! Whether you’re fitting vinyl, wood or laminate flooring, you will need a good quality underlay to guarantee you get the most out of your application. But, when underfloor heating is involved, choosing the best underlay beco...
Which Type Of Carpet Underlay You Should Buy Per Room
Thanks to the massive range of underlays we have on offer here at Carpet Underlay Shop, it is now possible to choose which carpet underlay to buy based upon the room you are going to use it in. Choosing the right type of underlay for the rooms in your home is incredibly important. The underlay you purchase affects how your floors feel and sound as well as how long they last for. Our vast stock of carpet underlays for each room in your home can be seen below: Carpet Underlay for Bedroom The be...
Why should I buy Cloud 9 underlay?
Cloud 9 underlay is a great underlay at the Carpet Underlay Shop. Here we take a look at some of the main benefits of the Cloud 9 and outline the reasons why it’s a great choice for your home. Underlay for all types of flooring There’s a product in this collection to suit every type of flooring. For example, Cloud 9 Cumulus – a polyurethane (PU) foam underlay – is ideal when fitting a carpet in your living room or hallway. Cloud 9 Cush n Wood is great for wooden or laminate flooring. One...
How to lay carpet underlay
Afraid to say you’re a bit of a DIY novice? Don’t worry. Our carpet underlay is relatively easy to fit. Even if you’re new to the world of home improvements, simply follow this step-by-step guide on how to lay carpet underlay and – we guarantee – the job will be done-and-dusted in no time. 5 steps to laying carpet underlay Measure the room The first step is to take accurate measurements of the room. Perhaps draw a quick diagram – make a note of each dimension as you go and repeat the proc...
5 reasons to invest in Plushwalk underlay
Plushwalk is, by far, the best carpet underlay to date here at the Carpet Underlay Shop. It’s proved to be an incredibly popular choice with customers, particularly those looking to update their home with a luxurious well-fitted carpet. But what exactly makes Plushwalk underlay so special? Here we take a look at some of its main benefits: Exceptional comfort Living up to its name, Plushwalk is exceptionally soft and comfortable to walk on. Unlike other underlays currently on the market, i...
Which is the best carpet underlay for 2020?
Take a look online and you’ll find hundreds – if not thousands – of carpet underlay products available for you to buy. Some are cheap, some a little more expensive. All made from different materials and claiming to have the most impressive list of features. The question is: which is the best one? It’s a difficult question to answer. But, fortunately, we have unbeatable knowledge and experience in this area – and here we offer our recommendations for the best carpet underlay of 2020. Memory fo...
Do I need underlay for luxury vinyl tiles?
So, you’ve decided to install Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). Good choice! They look fantastic, are durable, easy to maintain and reasonably priced. But do they require LVT underlay? It’s a question we get asked time and time again – here at Carpet Underlay Shop – and the answer is a lot simpler than you might think. A general rule-of-thumb for LVT underlay It all depends on the type of LVT you have bought. Whilst some tiles come with an in-built layer of cushioning, others don’t – for these, LVT u...
Which Is The Best Carpet Underlay?
Here at the The Carpet Underlay Shop, we do all the investigating and work so you don't have to. Rest assured, we are here to give you honest and helpful advice. There are many reasons to fit a luxury carpet underlay in your home, and like every kind of underlay on offer from Carpet Underlay Shop one of the primary reason is that they can protect your carpet or flooring as well as prolonging their lifespan. To find the best carpet underlay for a luxurious underfoot feel there are many fac...
Is Carpet Underlay Really Worth It?
When people are decorating their home and choosing the new flooring for the rooms in their property they often only consider the visual aspect of the changes they are making. One of these is which type of carpet to buy. Which colour should they get? Which pattern would look the best in their home? However, what they usually do not consider is purchasing a carpet underlay to go underneath their carpet. There are many benefits to using carpet underlay and what many people do not realise is that...
Which Underlay Should I Choose?
This is a brief and succinct recommendation of which underlay to use for all types of room in the domestic household. These recommendations are based on a quality "fluffy" carpet being fitted by a qualified carpet fitter. This is NOT taking into account underfloor heating. That's another blog! I have put three options fineach area. Hall and Landing: Heavy traffic area so you need more hardworking underlay, comfort is less of a priority as you are unlikely to be motionless on the c...
A Help Guide to Wood / Laminate Underlay
Laminate flooring is a hardwearing, cost-effective and easy to clean floor surfacing option, and it is perfect for kitchens, hallways and bathrooms in your home. It is also ideal for use with flooring in a business or retail setting. You may know what carpet underlay to use, but you may be wondering “What is the best underlay for laminate flooring?” - well, the Carpet Underlay Shop team are here to help with this handy guide to Laminate Carpet Underlay! Despite laminate flooring's many a...
Foam or Rubber Underlay: Which is better?
Carpet underlay is something that we all can fit in our homes to provide extra comfort and support, but how do you know which is the best underlay when there’s such an extensive range of products to choose from? Here at Carpet Underlay Shop, we provide the essential layer of cushion in a variety of materials like sponge rubber, foam, felt and crumb rubber underlay. Regardless which carpet underlay you decide to invest in, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed with the quality of our products...
How To Choose The Best Underlay For Homes With Underfloor Heating?
Obviously, the whole idea of underfloor heating is to heat your home, and to do that your flooring and underlay need to be thermal conductive. The best flooring to use with underfloor heating is stone or tile, due to their high thermal conductive and heat retention properties. But those forms of flooring aren’t to everyone’s taste and aren’t the softest or pleasing underfoot for places such as the bedroom. So, in this blog, we’ll take a look at just how you can choose the best underlay for yo...