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Should I invest in artificial grass?

The grass is always greener… when it’s fake. Artificial turf has boomed in popularity over the last few years. And as a leading UK stockist of both artificial grass and artificial grass underlay, we believe this fake alternative is worth it's weight in gold and a great investment for most households. Here's why.

5 tips to lay carpet on a budget

Feeling the pinch, but desperate to update your carpet? As fuel prices and household bills soar, it’s more important than ever to determine a budget and be extra savvy when completing any kind of home improvement. To help, here we’ve rounded up a few easy ways to keep the cost down and lay carpet on a budget.

Which is the best carpet underlay for 2022?

Hundreds of underlays are available to choose from. And following a quick online search, you’ll find there are two clear front runners for 2022: Plushwalk 12mm Carpet Underlay and 11mm Cloud 9 Cumulus. We believe Plushwalk 12mm is the best. Discover why it's been our no.1 recommendation for several years.

5 popular types of carpet underlay

Not sure which carpet underlay to buy? The first step is to pick a ‘type’ – which, we appreciate, may be easier said than done if you’re new to the world of underlay. To set you on the right track, here we’ve created a brief round-up of the different types of carpet underlay currently available and the benefits of each. 

Carpet underlay thicknesses – which do I need?

Shopping for carpet underlay? Who knew there was so much choice? If the broad range of different underlay types wasn’t confusing enough, there’s also a wide selection of carpet underlay thicknesses to choose from. To set you on the right track, here we’ve created a quick guide for different areas of the home. 

The density of carpet underlay – what is it?

When shopping online for new carpet underlay, density is a term you’re likely to come across – and, for most people, it’s a real source of confusion. To help you feel a little less ‘dense’ on the subject, here we explain all and advise on the best underlay densities for different projects and areas of the home.