All You Need To Know About Underlay

When it comes to laying a new carpet, underlay is always the thorn in everyone’s side.

The exciting part is over: you’ve searched high and low, finally deciding upon a beautiful carpet that will be perfect for your home for years to come. It’s all too easy to neglect this part of the process, and not spend as much time as is necessary choosing the right underlay. It’s vital that you don’t fall into this trap, as the perfect carpet deserves the perfect underlay – and you will notice the difference.

Remember to treat underlay as an investment. Discuss your options with an expert to determine which particular underlay will compliment the carpet you’ve selected. Not only will the right underlay immediately enhance the performance of your carpet, it will also make the final finish more durable – ensuring your new carpet lasts longer, and you don’t find yourself replacing it only a couple of years down the line.

Going by the same principle, never simply place a new carpet on an already used underlay. Although purchasing a new, high-quality underlay may seem the more expensive option right now, you’ll thank yourself for doing so when your carpet has retained its quality years into the future.

The perfect underlay varies from carpet to carpet, but as a general rule, you can be sure that a high-quality firm crumb rubber/felt combination underlay will provide all the support your carpet needs, whilst also having the distinctive ‘bouncy’ effect when you walk on it.

Don’t be afraid to ask the staff at your chosen store for their recommendations based on the particular carpet you’ve selected. They’ll be able to show you exactly which underlay is perfect for your carpet and give you all the extra information you need.

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