With so many colours, fabrics and patterns available, choosing new flooring for your home is extremely exciting. However, one thing that almost every homeowner overlooks is the underlay. Though you might not be able to see it or touch it once your final floor covering has been laid, underlay has a huge impact on your…
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Excited to spend time in your garden? Whether you’ll be relaxing with a good book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, hosting summer BBQs or watching the kids play, you’ve probably thought long and hard about garden furniture and decking. But the question is – do you go for real…
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Opting to do-it-yourself and install new carpets is a brilliant way to save money. The process is relatively straightforward too, which is ideal if DIY isn’t really your thing. But the question is, do you know how to fit carpet grippers? These narrow strips of plywood are placed on the floor before a wall-to-wall carpet…
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So, you’re thinking about fitting wood flooring? Unlike carpets, wood floors are naturally more hardwearing, meaning they don’t necessarily need the extra padding of an underlay. Although they are perfectly comfortable to walk on barefoot without underlay, adding an extra layer between the subfloor and wooden planks can make a huge difference to how your…
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Looking to spruce up your floors in the new year? Whilst people are increasingly opting for wooden and laminate floors nowadays, carpet remains the comfiest choice – particularly in bedrooms and on stairs. However, a good quality underlay is key to prolonging the lifespan of your sumptuous carpet. Ranging from PU (polyurethane) foam to rubber,…
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Recently bought a sumptuous new carpet for your home? Though many people consider it to be a pointless additional expense, carpet underlay shapes how your flooring looks, feels and wears. It adds a cushioned depth of comfort underfoot, acts as a shock absorber to prolong the lifespan of your carpet, provides an extra layer against…
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So, after spending hours deliberating which to choose, you’ve finally bought some gorgeous laminate flooring to transform your room. But the question is – have you considered which laminate flooring underlay you’ll use, and how you’ll install it? Though frequently overlooked, underlay will improve how your new flooring looks, feels, and wears. For the best…
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Sometimes dismissed as an optional extra, carpet underlay is an integral element that shapes how your flooring looks, wears, and feels to walk on. Believed to extend the lifespan of your carpet by 30% – underlay increases underfoot comfort and acts as a shock absorber, protecting the quality of your floor. It helps with soundproofing…
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