Do I Need to Buy New Carpet Underlay
Fri 01st November 2013 by Burts Carpets | posted in carpets
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The simple answer is YES - this is not just a sales gimmick and has genuine reasons and you will literally feel the benefit under your feet.
Some carpets do not require an underlay, such as a waterproof gel backed carpet or a carpet with a felt back. However felt backed carpet can also be laid with or without underlay.
What are the main benefits of buying a new carpet underlay -
- Will make your carpet last upto 40% longer
- Is soft underfoot
- Protects your new carpet and keeps it looking great
- Helps insulate your house
- Is sound absorbing and reduces noise
Many people ask us if they can re-use their existing underlay. Whilst this seems to be a cost effective idea you need to be sure it is in a good condition. Pull the existing carpet back to look at the underlay but do not look just at the corner of the room as this area is unlikely to have been walked on. We would not suggest re-using an old underlay - especially as they start from as low as £1.99/sqm!
Carpet underlay, particularly rubber based products, can crumble and harbour dust and dirt. This dirt can transfer into your new carpet and make it look old and tired.
When you think about it most people keep their carpet for at least 7 to 10 years so if you re-use your underlay it could be 20 years old! After all with our fantastic prices you can buy a high quality branded carpet underlay such as Tredaire Dreamwalk with huge savings on RRP - so no excuse not to re-new your underlay!