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Carpet Underlay

Carpet underlay can help improve the comfort, durability and temperature regulation of your new carpet. Although the extra under-foot comfort is a welcome benefit of underlay, it's main purpose is to protect your carpet during it's everyday use. By absorbing some of the impact of footfall, quality underlay can prevent pile flattening and extend the lifetime of your new carpet by up to 50%.

Our team is here to help you with fitting services, buying advice and useful guidance, so you can choose the best carpet underlay for your floor. 

FAQs
  • The good news is you don’t have to with United Carpets & Beds. However, if you are DIY laying your carpet, then you can visit our guide to underlay, which will give you all you need to know to lay your own carpet underlay.

  • We have created an ultimate guide on underlay however, here is a very quick idea of how to choose the best underlay for your carpet. 


    We’ll start with the TOG rating. The higher the TOG rating, the more insulating properties it has.

    The thicker the underlay, the softer and spongier the carpet will feel underfoot. However,our instore experts can help guide you to which underlay is most suitable for your carpet selection. 


    We have a range of underlays suitable for underfloor heating too.  


    Finally, many will come with a decibel rating, which can help with soundproofing. Especially handy for upstairs carpets.

  • Underlay is an extra layer that goes underneath the carpet, protecting the carpet, providing insulation and extra comfort underfoot, so it’s important. 


    The spongy, stretchy nature of underlay means it offers a level of ‘give’ which helps to absorb impact, preventing the back of the carpet from rubbing against the floorboards and wearing out. Skipping the underlay is likely to mean you’ll need to buy a new carpet much sooner.

     

    Without underlay, your room is also much less insulated, which increases your heating bills.

Carpet Underlay FAQ's

We have created an ultimate guide on underlay however, here is a very quick idea of how to choose the best underlay for your carpet. 

We’ll start with the TOG rating. The higher the TOG rating, the more insulating properties it has. The thicker the underlay, the softer and spongier the carpet will feel underfoot. However,our instore experts can help guide you to which underlay is most suitable for your carpet selection. 

We have a range of underlays suitable for underfloor heating too.  

Finally, many will come with a decibel rating, which can help with soundproofing. Especially handy for upstairs carpets.

Underlay is an extra layer that goes underneath the carpet, protecting the carpet, providing insulation and extra comfort underfoot, so it’s important. 

The spongy, stretchy nature of underlay means it offers a level of ‘give’ which helps to absorb impact, preventing the back of the carpet from rubbing against the floorboards and wearing out. Skipping the underlay is likely to mean you’ll need to buy a new carpet much sooner.

Without underlay, your room is also much less insulated, which increases your heating bills.

The good news is you don’t have to with United Carpets & Beds. However, if you are DIY laying your carpet, then you can visit our guide to underlay, which will give you all you need to know to lay your own carpet underlay.

Find Carpet Underlay Near You

We have selected our underlay to work ideally with all our carpets. So whether you’re looking for a cheap carpet underlay or the very best for your floor, you can feel confident when you buy from United Carpets & Beds, you will get the right option for your budget. 

Remember you we offer FREE carpet fitting from United Carpets & Beds when you buy the same amount of Airstep or Treadmore underlay as your carpet (stair surcharges apply).

Not sure which underlay to choose? Speak to one of our team in store or online and we’ll be sure to help you find the best carpet underlay for your floor. 

Just follow the link to find the nearest carpet shop near you.