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. Continue reading
What is an underlay?
An underlay is a thin layer of material that essentially acts as a middle layer between your subfloor and the hardwood floor or carpet that you are about to install. There are different types of underlay that can be used with hardwood flooring, depending upon your needs and requirements. The most popular uses for underlay are for thermal resistance and sound proofing.
An underlay is a layer of material or cushioning which is laid between a wooden floor or carpet and the subfloor. It acts as a barrier to reduce dust particles, drafts, heat loss and sound. The tog rating measures the thermal resistance of the underlay. The higher the tog, the better the underlay is for warmth as it provides an extra layer of insulation. The colour or thickness of an underlay does not make any difference to thermal resistance so if an underlay is very thick but does not have a tog rating then it is not guaranteed to provide insulation against heat loss. Continue reading
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