When having a new carpet fitted you will often be asked if you require underlay.
Underlay is material laid under a carpet for protection or support. It is advisable to get new carpet underlay when you have new carpets fitted.
The benefits of good underlay include:
-Underfloor Comfort
-Helps absorb the pressure of feet traffic and wear
-Helps with insulation and warmth
-Can smooth out floor imperfections and can reduce flattening
If you keep your old underlay you may find it will:
-Reduce carpet life
-Will not give carpet adequate support and may cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly
-Feel hard and uncomfortable
There are different types of underlay available depending upon the room in which the carpet will be laid. Sponge rubber is the most popular underlay which is great for comfort and is available in flat or waffle patterns. For stairs and landing, crumb rubber might be more suitable as this is flat and dense so good fit over stair nosing which helps with carpet wear.
Carpets Direct2U have 4 show rooms across Walsall and are renowned for providing their customers with honest advice, great value and quality carpet.
Visit Carpets Direct 2U at:
Aldridge Branch: 1 Anchor Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8PT. Telephone - 01922 456457
Open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Pelsall Branch: 29 High Street, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4LX. Telephone - 01922 691555
Open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Burntwood Branch - 10 Cannock Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0BJ. Telephone - 01543 672025
Open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Norton Canes Warehouse: Unit 1&2 Norton Canes Business Park, Norton Green Lane, WS11 9SS - Telephone - 01543 277775
Open Monday – Saturday
