So you think that the best underlay for carpet is simply to make the carpet feel softer underfoot. You are not alone. Few people realize that while this is certainly one of the benefits, the main reason is to protect the carpet from premature wear. The best carpet underlay acts as a sort of shock absorber, absorbing foot traffic and allowing the fibers to bounce back rather than being trodden hard into the sub-floor surface. In the long run you save your money and prolong your carpet's life.
The most common mistake made by carpet buyers is to buy carpet underlay that is too thick for it stretches the carpet fibers and causes premature wear. The carpet which sits higher than the recommended maximum of 7/16 will be harder to fix around the perimeter of the carpet.
Experts feel that the best underlay you will find is flat rubber. While this type of underlay is relatively expensive, it will last at least as long as your carpet, if not longer than your carpet and might not need replacing when your carpet does. It can look good even after it has been through a good deal of wear and tear.
Carpet and underlay should complement each other. The best carpet underlays are the PU foam carpet underlays which provide superb comfort and carpet protection around the home. Their thickness and density make them ideal for anyone seeking an acoustic floor solution. Outstanding heat and sound insulation capabilities are some of the other considerations which make them best underlay for carpets. For those seeking a high performance acoustic underlay Dreamwalk has an excellent noise suppression rating of 46dB.
The best carpet underlays for the bedroom are the ones which are made of sponge rubber waffle. This is because sponge rubber waffle offers very good comfort and carpet protection. The air pockets in the waffle lend fine heat and sound insulation capabilities to the carpet underlay.
With so much variety to choose from, what are you waiting for?