There are a few different types of underlay, so you need to be sure that you use the correct one for the type of flooring that you have. It is basically a thin layer of material. It sits between the subfloor and your choice of floor covering. The most popular types are either for sound proofing or thermal resistance.
Here are some of the different types and what they are used for:
Thermal Resistance
If you are looking for an something to provide you with thermal resistance, then check out our Silver Bam. It has a tog rating of 0.9 so will give you a good level of insulation. This is a great choice if you have wooden or bamboo flooring.
Sound Proofing
Underlays with sound proofing qualities have a decibel (dB) rating. The higher the rating, the better they are a reducing sound. With a wooden floor, you should be looking for a rating of at least -25dB. We would recommend Cush N Wood underlay.
Underfloor heating
If you have an underfloor heating system you will need a specially designed underlay which will allow the transfer of heat. It should be a low tog rating to provide the least thermal resistance. Have a look at our range of underfloor heating underlays.
Laminate underlay
If you are installing laminate flooring, you should make sure that you use the correct type of underlay. We have a range for laminate floors. Please contact us if you are not sure which one is most suitable for you.
LVT underlay
There are a few different types of underlay for LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) floors, depending on where your floor is being installed. Please contact us for advice if you are unsure of which one to use.
For more detailed information, have a look at our Guide to Underlay.
