Carpet Underlay Density

The pile height measurement is not usually shown on the carpet sample however all you need is a tape measure.

Carpet underlay density.

This underlay is guaranteed for the lifetime of the carpet when used in recommended areas. Besides the materials are water resistant that you can use on your damp floors. These all have made it one of the right choices for your carpet. On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.

Its durability and application is measured by its density in pounds per cubic foot and most carpet warranties recommend a minimum density of around 5lbs. This underlay is fully recyclable and has a density of 125kg per m. High density 9mm underlay has excellent thermal tog rating of 2 35 and sound reduction of 42db. Some higher end carpet manufactures recommend a minimum of 8lbs.

A 7mm standard quality foam underlay would be considered a budget price option whereas a high density 8mm to 12mm would be regarded as a good option to give great support to your new carpet. And remember it s not just about the density of the underlay we also have underlay options that are environmentally friendly and are asthma and allergy friendly as well helping you make a healthy home environment. Don t include the carpet backing just the soft fibers from the backing up. The total weight of the carpet underlay is 47 kg and its build materials are plastic and foam composition.

Take into account that using a thicker underlay than that previously used may result in the necessity to trim doors to give sufficient clearance.