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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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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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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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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