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Carpet Underlay – Your floor's carpet foundation
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Carpet, Carpet Underlay, Carpet Insulation – Buying good quality underlay
Buying good quality
carpet is a sensible move, but the look and performance are going to be severely
undermined if the carpet is poorly laid. Problems such as poor joins, badly matched
patterns, rucking and lumpy underlay can arise. |
As a general rule, the better the underlay you buy, the longer the carpet will look good. Don't skimp on the grounds that no-one can see
it! Buy the very best you can afford. It would be such a pity to have the quality of your carpet undermined by a poor and inappropriate
underlay. You could also reduce your carpet's life by years.
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The
right underlay will:
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The
wrong underlay can:
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Absorb
the constant pressure of foot traffic
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Cause wrinkling and buckling
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Keep
the carpet from matting down and looking worn |
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Trigger
the carpet to separate from the backing or pull apart at the seams
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Add
insulation
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Break
down the carpet
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Reduce
noise
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Underlay
Cushion or underlay is a critical flooring component. It's the foundation
for your carpet, responsible for enhancing both comfort and durability.
Underlay is constructed of several different materials, including sponge rubber,
foam rubber, urethane foam, bonded urethane and felted combinations of hair and
jute.
Remember that it's important to install good quality underlay to further enhance the quality feel of your carpet.
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