When it comes to buying and installing new carpet, most people tend to overlook choosing the underlay. This choice is often left up to the installer or the builder to provide the most affordable option. However, choosing a quality underlay is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure you get the right level of comfort and support under your feet.

Benefits of a quality underlay

• Underlay determines the softness of your floor, not the carpet. Just a few extra millimetres of underlay can bring a lot more comfort to your home.
• Carpet underlay is an effective thermal insulator. It retains heat that not only keeps you warmer in the colder months but also helps you save on energy bills.
• It brings peace and quiet to your home because carpet underlay absorbs sound and helps reduce noise transfer.
• Carpet underlay also prolongs the life of your carpet by acting as a shock-absorber to reduce the wear and tear on the surface of your carpet, which helps keep it looking newer for longer.

So, when investing in your next carpet, remember to choose a quality underlay that will add more comfort, warmth, peace and quiet to your home.