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How to fit carpet gripper

So, you’ve chosen to do-it-yourself and install your own carpet? That’s great! But do you know how to fit carpet grippers? These long pieces of plywood may not seem very important, but to create a smooth, professional finish, they’re an absolute essential. Here we offer a step-by-step guide on how to lay them correctly, hopefully keeping mistakes (and frustration levels!) to a minimum.

Underfloor heating underlay: make your home warmer for the winter

Autumn is officially here. With the nights gradually drawing in and the weather getting colder, it’s time to make your home cosy – and one increasingly popular option is to install underfloor heating. Said to be 20% more efficient than a standard central heating system, it's a practical and luxurious option. But for it to work effectively, it needs to be installed with suitable underfloor heating underlay 

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? Here we share our top 3 recommendations.

Is underlay necessary for a wooden floor?

Ever heard of the saying ‘a job well begun is a job half done’? Before you start to install a new wooden floor, there are certain steps that you should take to get the best results. The most crucial of which is to invest in wooden floor underlay – such as that available at the Carpet Underlay Shop. Here we take a look at some of the main reasons why wood underlayment is so important.

Best underlay for vinyl, wood or laminate underfloor heating

Best carpet underlay for underfloor heating