If you are thinking of putting some new carpet in your house, then looking for good quality carpet underlay will be important. To make sure everything looks and feels right it’s always best to lay a new underlay so that your carpet will last longer. Also, the underlay will act as extra layer to mop up wet spills, heat and act as a barrier against excessive noise.
There are two types of basic carpet underlay:
a.) Waffle Foam Rubber - is the more popular variety and comes in different degrees of thickness. When choosing the underlay make sure you buy according to thickness of the carpet. Avoid choosing a very thick under lay if the carpet is thin, because it may affect the over all look of the carpet when it is laid. A flat foam or rubber underlay is worth buying as it will last longer the carpet it self. You will be surprised at its durability when you look at the condition the old carpet is removed.
b.) Polyurethane Chips Underlay – This is a very ecologically green product as it composed of high treated recycled furniture. You can get either the Nimbus underlay or the Cirrus underlay. Both have good properties for example, Nimbus is quick to clean and easy to handle; Cirrus is an excellent conductor of heat and can effectively reduce any noises from the apartment below and outside.
If you live in a very cold part of the country, then adding a quality underlay will make your house much warmer. Not only will your house heat up quicker, it will considerably reduce any heating bills. Plus if the area you are re carpeting is an high traffic area like the hallway then make sure you select part of that underlay which contains Silver Lining underlay. But if the area is the bedroom, then Cumulus From Cloud 9 Underlay is ideal to give you that softer feel underfoot.