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Superior acoustic underlay

advantage underlay diagram

3mm Thickness

DLU_Commercial - CMYK DLUNewBlue Advantage 3

Advantage 3 is a rubber/cork acoustic underlay suitable for hard flooring and carpet, consisting of 85% recycled rubber and 15% natural cork. Designed to reduce impact sound insulation, Advantage 3 exceeds the National Construction Code’s (NCC)* minimum requirements for acoustic performance, whilst offering thermal insulation.

Recommended for use with solid and engineered timber, laminate and carpet.

700 kg/m3

Density

46dB

Acoustic
Performance

196Sd**

Water Vapour
Resistance

Double bond application underlay

Suitable for heavy commercial use, these underlays have been sold globally for many years and have been used in countless prestigious and high-traffic locations.

Technics5 underlay diagram

5mm Thickness

DLU_Commercial - CMYK DLU New Blue Technics 5

Technics 5 is a high-specification, twin scrim carpet underlay that provides excellent underfoot comfort, reduces noise and gives heat insulation. Its unique Textron® backing provides exceptional dimensional stability, making it ideal for contract carpet applications and natural floor coverings.

Recommended for Hotels, Retail, Offices, Theatres, Government, Education, Healthcare, Public Spaces, Entertainment, Bars and Lounges, Restaurants and Conference Facilities. Product is compatible with Engineered Timber. Also suitable for conventional application.

585 kg/m3

Density

44dB

Acoustic
Performance

R 0.31

Thermal
Insulation

RefibrePad Underlay Diagram

9mm Thickness

DLU_Commercial - CMYK DLU New Blue Refibre 9

Made from recycled cotton textile.

Recommended for Axminster carpets and high traffic areas such as educational facilities, bars, restaurants, and public spaces. Also suitable for conventional application.

95 kg/cm3

Density

39dB

Acoustic
Performance

R 0.26

Thermal
Insulation

Conventional application underlay

Excellay underlay diagram

7mm Thickness

DLU_Commercial - CMYK DLU New Blue Excellay 7

Made from high-density, bonded polyurethane foam, Dunlop Excellay carpet underlay is the best solution for conventional commercial installation environments. It’s been specially formulated to provide superior comfort underfoot and outstanding durability in high-traffic areas.

Recommended for Hotels, Conference Facilities, Theatres, Restaurants, Bars and Lounges, Public Spaces, Entertainment and Places of Worship.

120 kg/m3

Density

29dB

Acoustic
Performance

R 0.16

Thermal
Insulation

Double bond and conventional application underlay

Performa-5-diagram-V2

5mm Thickness

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Performa 5 is a high specification, hard-wearing, dual bond carpet underlay that provides excellent underfoot comfort, reduces noise, and gives heat insulation for all commercial applications. Its unique paper top provides exceptional dimensional stability, making it ideal for contract carpet applications and natural floor coverings.

Recommended for Hotels, Retail, Offices, Theatres, Government, Education, Healthcare, Public Spaces, Entertainment, Bars and Lounges, Restaurants and Conference Facilities. Also suitable for conventional application.

160 kg/m3

Density

23dB

Acoustic
Performance

R 0.11

Thermal
Insulation

Performa-7-diagram

7mm Thickness

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Performa 7 is a top-tier dual bond carpet underlay engineered for superior durability and plush comfort underfoot. It significantly reduces noise and improves heat insulation, making it an excellent choice for various commercial environments. Featuring a unique paper top, it ensures remarkable dimensional stability, making it well-suited for both contract carpet installations and natural flooring options.

Recommended for Hotels, Retail, Offices, Theatres, Government, Education, Healthcare, Public Spaces, Entertainment, Bars and Lounges, Restaurants and Conference Facilities. Also suitable for conventional application.

160 kg/m3

Density

31dB

Acoustic
Performance

R 0.15

Thermal
Insulation

A high degree of flame retardancy underlay

Designed for IMO boats and ships, Flamecheck 6 contains ATH which breaks down under heat to form water, giving the underlay a self-extinguishing property.

Flamecheck6 underlay diagram

6mm Thickness

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International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) approved.

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Flamecheck 6 is a lightweight latex foam carpet underlay with all the underfoot and noise-reduction properties of a quality underlay. With the inclusion of specialist additives, Flamecheck 6 also achieves a high degree of flame retardancy to stringent IMO standards and many other fire approval certificates.

Recommended for maritime vessels and offshore installations. Suitable for flame retardant applications and for double-stick and stretch-fit installation of carpets.

145 kg/m3

Density

30dB

Acoustic
Performance

1.58 togs

Thermal
Resistance

Density
Why is density important?

The density represents how much foam is packed into each cubic metre of underlay. A high-value density will indicate a better quality underlay (more foam, less air!). As a rule, the higher these numbers, the more luxurious and supportive the carpet underlay will feel. The higher the density, the longer the life of the carpet.

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Density
Acoustic Performance
Thermal Insulation
Water Vapour Resistance

* The minimum requirement as set by the NCC is 62 dB (the lower the dB result for the flooring assembly, the better the acoustic performance).
** To achieve the rating of 196 Sd, for Dunlop Advantage 3, the product must be installed with a 200 micron plastic sheet.
*** Thermal resistance is a measure of a material’s ability to resist heat transfer. The higher the R-value, the better heat transfer resistance of that material.

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