There are 3 types of carpet underlays on the market today pu foam rubber and wool felt.
Carpet underlay felt or rubber.
Urethane according to the carpet buyer s handbook the most popular type of carpet padding.
Is felt backing best.
The tog rating of felt underlay is 2 6 with 9mm thickness for the great thermal insulation.
A rubber underlay is the preference of many professionals because of the benefits it gives to both your floor and your feet.
In recent years felt rubber has taken over jute as being the most popular.
Rubber underlayment is most commonly used under wood tile or carpet but cannot be used under vinyl due to staining.
A fairly new product in the market place designed to offer more comfort underfoot.
Rubber is an excellent choice over wood and concrete subfloors and is super easy to install underneath just about any floor.
Different types of carpet underlay.
Underfloor heating sponge rubber.
Below we have described the pros and cons with some general knowledge of each type of underlay.
By nature rubber is very long lasting and so can greatly increase the lifespan of your carpet.
Instead it will be felt rubber.
This last quality can be prevented by purchasing a felt pad with an applied layer of latex or rubber.
Felt underlay can provide exceptional insulation made with wool the felt carpet underlay available in our store is eco friendly and easy on your wallet.
Also the materials are environmentally friendly as they re not toxic anyway.
Felt carpet underlay 42oz wool heat insulation made with premium quality material like polyurethane it provides the underfoot a warm feeling with its thermal settings.
Rubber carpet underlay has been available for a great many years and still a firm favourite with many installers.
Jute is still commonplace on most luxury carpets such as woo l.
The low insulation rating and durability makes the duralay king underlay the best product for underfloor heating.
It provides an excellent foundation for your new carpet to help prevent wear and tear increasing the life of the carpet and maintaining its looks.
It also adds to the feel of your carpet feeling soft and touchable under your feet.
Since it s often made from recycled rubber products it s eco friendly too.
Contractor high traffic pu foam.
Choose from sponge rubber underlays such as tredaire colours red dense rubber underlay such as endurance or rubber and felt combination underlay such as knightsbridge supreme and the absolute top of the range red velvet.
The extra step heavy contract underlay is durable easy to handle and will do a fantastic job of protecting your carpet.