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Adhesive recommendation for your flooring and underlay 

Our recommendations for the best adhesives to use on your flooring and underlay. See our guide to find the best match for your home flooring...
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Understanding floor fire rating within Australian standards 

Find out about Floor Fire Ratings and how you can take steps to minimise flammability and ensure you and your home are safe...
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Understanding different types of carpet 

Read our comprehensive list of the different types of carpet that are available to help you make the right choice for your home...
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The importance of slip ratings when buying flooring 

Find out more about Slip Ratings used in Australia and why underlay can be used to avoid slippery flooring in your home...
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Learn about impact acoustic ratings within australian standards 

Find out more about the minimum sound insulation requirements enforced in Australia and why you should use our products to insulate your home...
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Comprehensive guide to your carpet installations 

Follow our guide for the best way to install carpet in your home. With advantages and disadvantages of different installation techniques...
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Renu: Why are we using Sugar Cane instead of plastics?

Using sugar cane as an alternative to plastic offers several benefits, including it being renewable and sustainable, biodegradable and compostable, has a reduced carbon footprint, is versatile and customisable, has a positive social impact and considered safe...
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The role of underlay in acoustic reduction

Carpet underlay can play an important role in acoustics by absorbing sound and reducing noise transmission. When sound waves hit a surface, they can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the material. Carpet underlay is designed to absorb sound waves...
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Help! Why does my carpet smell?

To eliminate a smelly carpet and underlay, it is important to identify and address the underlying cause. This may involve deep cleaning, drying out moisture, addressing pet stains and odours, improving ventilation, or replacing old and worn-out materials. Professional carpet...
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Changing your carpet, but not your underlay? Here are the risks.

If you don't change your underlay when you change your carpet, there are several potential issues that can arise. It is recommended to replace your underlay when you replace your carpet. This will ensure that your new carpet...
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How do I care for my carpet?

Keeping your carpet clean is an important part of maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. Vacuum regularly, clean spills immediately, use a carpet cleaner, remove shoes at the door and consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service...
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How do bacteria and mildew get into underlay?

Underlay is typically made from materials such as foam, rubber, or cork, which can absorb moisture if they are not properly protected. Moisture can create a damp environment where the growth of bacteria and mildew can get into underlay...
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Why do you need underlay under your carpet?

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...
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When should I replace my underlay?

The lifespan for carpet generally ranges from 5-25 years, depending on the material and quality of the product, and where it has been installed. Hence, the rule of thumb is that you should replace your underlay whenever you install new carpet.
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Top 3 questions to ask when choosing carpet underlay

When most people shop for carpet, they often don’t look past the surface. However, it’s what you can’t see that makes all the difference. Underlay is the thin, spongey foam material that sits beneath your carpet to make it more comfortable, supportive...
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How underlay helps prevent carpet stains

Whether it’s caused by spilling a drink, muddy feet, messy toddlers, or even pets, stains on your carpet are a common household problem. However, they can be avoided if you choose an underlay with superior stain protection. Dunlop UltraPet...
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How carpet underlay helps people with allergies

Did you know that around two out of five Australians suffer from allergies? This includes most people with asthma. Carpet is one of the most common household triggers, but a quality underlay can help improve your home’s air quality and...
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