Why Getting It Right Is Crucial

Carpet underlays are a cushioning that is laid on the floor prior to fitting a carpet in any given room.  The difficulty is what type to choose when you buy new floor coverings.

The first consideration must be where you are carpeting your home.  If it is in the bedroom your floor covering will benefit from a thicker padding as it will feel more luxurious to the feet whilst at the same time reducing noise levels for a better night’s sleep.

As a rule, carpets will have recommendations by the manufacturer attached to them, indicating the right type of underlay.  As a bench mark, a typical carpet needs padding that is about one quarter to half an inch thick.  Berber type floor coverings need no more than half an inch maximum.

If you were going to decorate your living room the underlay there should be on the thin side but has to be firm to be able to cope with heavy foot traffic and to give it support when furniture is placed upon it.

When researching on line you will find a handy floor size calculator on most sites that will calculate the exact amounts needed to complete the job.  Many sites will also send you a sample of the product you are interested in so you can peruse it at leisure.

You should realise that thicker rubber varieties are the most expensive to buy , but they will afford air to circulate underneath your floor covering to keep your feet warm in the winter and to stop moisture causing mildew and spoiling your expensive purchase.

Underlays will prevent your carpets wearing out before time and they may, if you choose carefully, last the lifetime of two floor coverings.

You should realise that all coverings need to be padded.  Even when laying down wood or laminates you should research the appropriate cushioning.  This will prevent these materials from lifting and cracking due to moisture or an uneven sub floor.  You will notice immediately that noise is very much reduced when walking on these floors if you have got it right.

All types of cushioning are still available these days.  The felt varieties of yesteryear are warm and these days they are often combined with rubber.  However, nowadays this material is waning in popularity.

Before you start choosing your padding you should first consider the quality of what you are going to put on top.  In heavy traffic areas such as living areas and stairways you should purchase the best your budget will allow.

Whatever subfloor you have in your house, the key to success is thorough preparation.  If the surface is bumpy you should smooth it out first.  In the case of a concrete base, you can screed this with a self-levelling product which is always available from your provider.  Where wooden floors are concerned, loose planks should be hammered down and the gaps stopped up.  This will prevent your carpet from being spoiled by dust coming through.

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