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.

It comes with the tog rating of 2 20 and its sound resistance is 32db. 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. 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.

Proven to be very enduring available is almost every thickness and density and recognizable by it multicolored components. This underlay is fully recyclable and has a density of 125kg per m. Don t include the carpet backing just the soft fibers from the backing up. Some higher end carpet manufactures recommend a minimum of 8lbs.

This underlay is guaranteed for the lifetime of the carpet when used in recommended areas. 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. 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. Take into account that using a thicker underlay than that previously used may result in the necessity to trim doors to give sufficient clearance.

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.