Choosing the right underlay will depend largely on your budget and your considerations for your comfort. You will also need to factor in how much foot traffic your carpet will be getting. Businesses will want durability over comfort whereas a quiet home may prefer comfort over a highly durable underlay. You will also want to consider the carpet you are putting on top. If you are choosing an expensive carpet, like a wool carpet, you will want an underlay that protects it as much as possible.
PU foam underlay has been in high demand among the interior designers and home owners. PU foam underlay offers ultimate comfort and luxury with fabulous carpet wear protection and visual retention.
Waffle rubber underlay suit all areas in the home. This type of underlay has been in great demand for several years. The waffle structure is one of the most popular underlay because the waffle design helps air to circulate reducing condensation under the carpet. Waffle underlay will quite often outlast your carpet. When purchasing, pay for quality materials. Thicker underlay is usually better than thinner underlay. If the underlay is thin it will not last as long.
Crumb rubber underlay is firm, flat and best suited for very heavy domestic use and contract applications. It offers the ultimate carpet protection in a busy home or commercial areas.
Combination underlay is made up of two parts. The top surface is made of up 100% recycled fibre and the base is made up of recycled crumb rubber.
Felt underlay is made up of 100% recycled fibres. This underlay is dense, firm and is quite durable suited for both heavy contract and domestic installations.
Polyurethane underlay, are made out of recycled materials. It is very durable and affordable and is particularly appealing to environmentalists. It is available in a variety of weights and thicknesses.
If you are going to be installing under floor heating, you will need an underlay that allows the heat to rise through your floor covering. The rate of heat flow is measured for each underlay with a Tog rating. For those that need to know! - A "tog" is a measure of resistance to heat flow through a material. 1 tog = 0.1m²K/W. For example, your bedding duvet (quilt) may be rated "6 tog" or more, while your shirt may be "0.7tog" or less. It is best to talk to a specialist before choosing an underlay for under floor heating.
Pampering your feet indoors must be a priority in your home.
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