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What is the ‘ideal’ laminate underlay?

Laminate underlay. Don’t underestimate its powers. By adding an extra layer of protection, it significantly enhances the look and feel of your laminate, and is the key to ensuring it lasts as long as possible. Which is why, it’s crucial to choose the right one. Here are five things to keep in mind whilst shopping.

How to keep the floor warm in winter

There’s nothing worse than standing on an ice-cold floor on a winters day. Hard flooring materials – such as wood, laminate and vinyl – are particularly notorious for being chilly underfoot. But fortunately, there are several affordable ways to ‘warm up’ your flooring – without cranking up the thermostat. Find out more.

Luxury vinyl – the flooring trend of the year?

January. The beginning of a new year. The perfect time to press reset and freshen up your home – starting with the flooring. But what’s actually in style right now? To set you on the right track, here we’ve rounded up our predictions for the year ahead. Spoiler alert – luxury vinyl is having a bit of a moment.

The best-selling underlays of 2022

Looking to buy new underlay? You’re certainly in the right place. Carpet Underlay Shop is the UK’s leading supplier and, every year, we go from strength to strength. Why? Because we offer the best underlays at the most competitive prices. Here we’ve rounded up the official top five underlays of the last 12 months.

How to fit carpet

Not sure how to fit carpet? If you’re up for the challenge – or just want to save a bit of money – it is possible to do it yourself. Truth be told, fitting carpet isn’t actually as difficult as you might think. With the right tools, a little perseverance and our step-by-step guide, the job could be done-and-dusted in no time.

Is wall-to-wall carpet making a comeback?

For decades, the only real carpet trend has been to rip it up. But things are changing. Whilst hard flooring options are enduringly popular, wall-to-wall carpets are making an official comeback – in a big, and very stylish, way. Here’s why they’re predicted to be the ‘it’ choice for homeowners and designers in 2023.