The underlay for your new carpet can be either rubber or foam (there is also felt underlay which is recommended for woven carpets).
What is important is the level of quality you choose. A better quality foam or rubber underlay will provide increased cushioning underfoot, will last longer and offer better support for the life of your carpet. It will also provide improved sound, and heat and cold insulation, all for a relatively small cost.
If the existing underlay is only 2 or 3 years old it can be reused but we do not recommend it as it will have deteriorated to some degree, particularly in the high traffic areas. If you are purchasing a carpet that will last many years you need an underlay that will last the same period of time.
Carpet Choice recommends underlay manufactured by;
Click here to view the Bridgestone AIRSTEP brochure.
Click here to view the Dunlop Comfort CHOICE brochure. |
