Carpet underlay: how much will it cost me?

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Bought yourself a cosy new carpet for your home and wondering how much it would cost you to pair it with underlay?  We understand how tempting it can be to skip this step, especially when you’ve just spent a lot of money on a new carpet. But trust us when we say that carpet underlay is an essential…

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Do I need underlay for hardwood flooring?

Hardwood flooring

Thinking of laying authentic hardwood flooring in your home and wondering whether you’ll need underlay to pair with it? A question we get asked a lot here at British Flooring, and a perfectly acceptable one too! Most people are familiar with underlay as it being a must for under your carpets, which leaves some wondering…

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Do I need Underlay for LVT Flooring?

laminate flooring - British Flooring

So, you’ve decided to update your home with LVT Flooring, and now you’re wondering if you need to purchase Underlay to use with it? First of all, great choice! LVT Flooring is an excellent way to add a fresh, modern look to your home without breaking the bank. It is suitable for any room in your home; however, it…

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How to choose the perfect underlay for your LVT flooring

Arbiton Secura LVT

Underlay is an essential part of your LVT flooring installation. Here’s how to make sure you’re choosing the best LVT underlay for your project! From being super soft and providing the ultimate underfoot comfort, to being incredibly hardwearing and able to resist all sorts of wear and tear, LVT – or luxury vinyl tile –…

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Choosing The Perfect New Carpet For Your Living Room

Choosing the perfect new carpet for your living room

From pile types and textures to colours and materials, our experts reveal the most important things to look for when picking out the perfect carpet for your living room in this article! Whether you’ve just got the keys to your first property and are tweaking the décor to suit your taste, or you’ve been settled…

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Underfloor Heating Underlay – A Necessary Addition?

Underfloor heating underlay – a necessary addition?

Here’s our hot tip: If you’re fitting new underfloor heating, always install underfloor heating underlay too. We know exactly what’s going through your head. An extra layer, sandwiched between your new (expensive) underfloor heating and flooring? Surely that’s going to stop the transfer of heat? And we appreciate how counterproductive it may seem. But the…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining Laminate Flooring

The dos and don’ts of maintaining laminate flooring

Just installed or considering installing laminate flooring in your home? In this post, our experts share their all-important tips and tricks on how to take the best care of it. From quick and fuss-free installation to enhancing the aesthetic of your space, laminate flooring is the ideal choice for pretty much any home. Whether you’ve…

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Top 4 laminate flooring underlays

laminate flooring underlays being placed down

If your old flooring is looking a little tired and worn, it may be time for an upgrade. And what better way to do it than with laminate flooring? Mimicking the beauty of natural hardwood floors, laminate flooring is affordable, durable and perfect for any home. To get the absolute most out of your new…

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How To Choose The Perfect Carpet Underlay

Plushwalk 10mm Underlay

Fitting a new carpet? Here’s what to consider when shopping for a high-quality carpet underlay. When installing a new carpet, many people think that underlay is just an optional extra. But this couldn’t be further from the truth – installing carpet underlay is, arguably, more important than the carpet itself. After having put so much…

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The Dos and Don’ts Of Carpet Maintenance

The dos and don’ts of carpet maintenance

Thinking of installing a new carpet in your home? Here’s everything we think you should know if you want to take good care of it. Thinking of switching your old laminate floors for a beautiful, cosy carpet in time for the colder weather? Maybe you’ve had carpet installed throughout your home for years and need…

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