Underlays

Do those magnetic bed underlays really work? I am wondering if anyone has tried those magnetic underlay things for the bed? The things that you use for a matress cover? Do they really take away pain in neck, back, feet? I thought I'd ask before I went out & bought one. Do they work, or are they just a rip-off?

Can those magnetic underlays really help you sleep better, or can they contribute to insomnia?

magnetic underlays on beds, are they helpfull?

Can Magnetic underlays on the bed prevent conception?

Advice on Magnetic Underlays? I am looking to buy a magnetic underlay but would like to know of anyones experiences with them, good, bad or otherwise?

Can i use a carpet as underlay for a carpet? Hi, we are thinking about getting a new carpet for our bedroom as the current one is over 10yrs old and as we have 3 cats and 2 dogs you can imagin ehow much air is stuck in it. Looking at the price of underlay it is passible to get a carpet cheaper than underlay. Underlay for the room would cost £80 but i can get a cheap carpet for £36. my question is can i use the cheap carpet as underlay instead of underlay? i figure as it is a bedroom and not walked on all that often it shouldn't really make much difference.

Are magnetic underlays effective for relief of pain? Have you had any direct experience of their use? Which ones are better? Here is one report I found which is inconclusive: www.magneticexperience.com.au/magnetic_underlay.php -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magnet therapy What's the evidence? Contents Magnet therapy What are the claims? What's the evidence? What about the products? What are the alternatives? The placebo effect Electromagnetic therapy The bottom line -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The big question is, do magnets really work? The answer is complicated because the more you look, the less everyone seems to know. There are some limited studies on static magnet therapy — including some that were double-blind (a highly respected method where neither patients nor researchers know who is using the trial therapy vs a placebo) — but the results are equivocal: for every positive result there’s a negative study that shows nothing. The first study to cause a real stir was done at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in 1997. Participants were 50 patients suffering from post-polio syndrome who had been experiencing pain for at least a month. (This is a condition that can afflict adults who had polio as children; it manifests itself as muscular and arthritic pain and muscle weakness.) The researchers asked them to rate their current rate of pain on a scale of one to 10. They then taped magnets (or placebos) for 45 minutes to the area where pain was triggered. The patients then rated their pain again on the 10-point scale. The results were clear: of the 29 patients who had a magnet attached, 22 experienced an improvement in their pain levels, compared with just four out of the 21 who had the placebos. On average, the magnet patients experienced a 54% reduction in pain, compared to 12% for the placebo group. This study has since been faulted — there was a disproportionate number of women in the trial group and the strength of the force exerted by the devices wasn’t measured exactly — but it was the first to make the medical community think there might be something to magnets. Another positive result came from the University of Virginia in 2001, where magnets were trialled as a treatment for the pain associated with fibromyalgia, a rheumatological syndrome associated with widespread pain, fatigue, fitful sleep, depression and anxiety, for which there are few effective treatments. Two different magnetic underblankets (or placebos) were trialled by two groups of patients for six months. The results seemed to show that those using a ‘functional magnetic underlay’ (which provided whole-body exposure to a uniform magnetic field) had the greatest pain reduction, and researchers noted the effects were most likely cumulative. However, the results for each group weren’t different enough to be statistically significant. Since then there have been a couple of other studies showing positive effects, including one this year — a small pilot study at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, which found that after four hours, magnets were effective (compared to placebos) at reducing the pain of osteoarthritis in the knee. On the negative front, a study at the Veterans’ Affairs Medical Centre in Prescott, Arizona, in 2000 used magnets to treat chronic low-back pain by placing magnets (or placebos) on the affected area for six hours a day, three days a week for one week. It found they had no effect. Nor did magnets make any difference in a study in 1997 as a treatment for plantar heel pain, when they were placed in moulded shoe insoles for four weeks. The group with magnetic insoles showed no greater improvement than the group with regular insoles. A third study in 2002 at the Oklahoma College of Medicine, using magnetic disks (or placebos) strapped to the wrists for 45 minutes as a treatment for the pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, found no significant difference in effect between the magnets and the placebos. But the placebo group and the magnet group both reported an overall improvement in pain levels, indicating that the placebo effect was alive and well (see The placebo effect). Overall there doesn’t appear to be a trend one way or the other, nor can the studies be easily compared. Some looked for an effect in a short space of time, while others involved weeks of use. Each used a different product and different-strength magnet. Each treated the pain associated with a different condition. The groups weren’t always gender-balanced (which is particularly important when studying pain and complementary medical treatments). As far as we can tell, none of these studies appears to have been replicated, nor is there a large enough body of scientific study to rule out the placebo effect This page last reviewed September 2004

What is the best type of underlay to use for wood floor? what type of underlay should i use for fitting a real wood floor to a concrete floor . I would prefer an all in one type so im not messing about putting down a DPM and underlay . Suggestions please and where is best place to buy it . Thanks The boards i have bought are 18mm thick and are solid wood ( oak ) , can i put them down onto a concrete floor using the floating floor procedure ?

Is there a type of underlay available to make a firm bed less firm? I already have a woollen magnetic underlay as well as a ripple type foam one on top of that and the bed is still too firm for me. I don't want to go to the expense of buying a new mattress especially when I can't tell if it is ok without actually sleeping on it.

I am tiling over a ceramic tile underlay. What happens if a nail is protruding bey about 3mm? My husband thinks that the adhesive will take up enough room between tile and underlay to not have to worry about punching all the nails in completely. Is this true? What will happen if we just go straight over the nails that are still protruding a little bit?

How high a quality of underlay should I use for installing laminate flooring in the kitchen and living rooms? I will also be installing it to the rear entrance to my house. I want to do a good job, something we will be happy with, but ive heard 2 different stories on underlay, basically, go cheap, it wont matter, or go expensive, you'll be sorry if you dont.

Installing new laminate flooring, do I have to have an underlay? Installing a bathroom floor and have the laminate board but not the underlay, do i need it and what does it do?

How do I clean a woollen underlay? My daughter seems to have come down with gastro and just threw up all over my bed and it sunk into the underlay, there aren't any instructions on how to clean it so does anyone know? It is king size and very heavy and I am not sure if I can wash it or not.

Is it OK to put carpet underlay over soil and put small holes in it to reveal the soil below and plant ? a seed in each hole? Does soil have to bask itself under the sun, moon, stars and wind and elements, to be enriched to germinate seeds. And does carpet underlay have chemicals in it that would damage the plants? Thanks Lisa, I didn't even know there was a weed suppressing membrane. I didn't become interested in gardening till I saw his methods, cos I don't like getting dirty and I don't like weeds. Ranger: this is carpet underlay, brown felty stuff, not real carpet. I was wondering if there was chemicals in it that would hurt the plants. I asked a carpet salesman this question today and he said that carpet underlay and also wool carpet is saturated with chemicals and he wouldn't recommend using them in the garden, but he said that synthetic carpet was safe.

Do I need to buy or replace any underlay if I am buuying a new 100% wool carpet? Carpet will be in 'heavy' use areas such as stairs, hallway, lounge. The existing underlay would be over 5 years old at least (we do not know exactly as we have just moved). Flooring underneath the carpet would be wooden floorboards, no concrete.

when laying lamanate floor over floorboards,which is best underlay to use? I want to know which underlay will be better and can I get away with the white one on the roll?

What type of laminate floor underlay to support a piano? What type underlay is required to support an upright piano at the edge of the room on a laminate floor?

which underlay should i use with real wood flooring? i have recently purchased some real wood flooring which i plan to lay myself the only thing is that it is going to be layed upon existing timber floor and the bathroom is below this room should i use a damp proof membrane underlay to stop any moisture getting under the floor and would fibre underlay boards be ok to use on top of the membrane before i lay the floor? the flooring we are laying isn't going in the bathroom, but the room above the bathroom. thanks anyway.

What would happen if you laid laminate flooring without the membrane underlay? On a concrete floor? Or if you used regular carpet underlay instead of the special membrane thin stuff?

What does engineering wood use for underlay. I am installing underfloor heating? The builder needs to know what gets laid on top of the screed before the wood flooring? I presume its underlay but I have heard wood frame or something? Thanks for your interest.

What can I use under my carpet underlay to insulate my floor? I have timber floor boards but cant take them up as they are tongue and groove. I am thinking that I can lay some kind of "thermal insulation" under my carpet underlay to make the floor warmer. There is no damp. Do anyone know what I can use ? Sensible helpful answers only please. Happy New Year

Would it be ok to underlay with thin foam wall insulation on a ceiling? I have 12’ ceilings that are solid bare wood tongue and groove boards over studs. I will be covering them with a Finished wood flooring type covering. (seen it done on a home show but over studs) It’s the type that goes under out door siding. Getting in the attic is a problem to add insulation. I can’t see any reason why I couldn’t. Any advice?

which kind of carpet underlay is best? i need to buy some carpet underlay and have seen one on ebay (brand new from carpet suppliers) which says grade a! is that good? which kind is the best?

What is best way of soundproofing downstairs flat cheaply, Kingspan Insulation or greem laminate underlay? The ceiling is damaged anyway, so we are replacing the ceiling, ie, taking down the tongue and groove cladding on the ceiling and plasterboarding and plastering over. Want to try and make it a little bit more soundproof on the cheap, and am considering either 25mm Kingspan insulation, or the green laminate underlay - the think 12mm boards, not the cheaper roll stuff.

how often do you wash your woollen underlay? It's a sheeps wool underblanket that goes under the bottom sheet, for comfort and warmth.

What do you put on floorboards as an underlay before laying vinyl? I am moving house and laying vinyl in the bathroom, the floor is slightly uneven and has a few raised nail heads, what should i lay down before the vinyl?

Can I re-tile over tiles. Or can I put an underlay down over existing tiles, then tile ? Can I retile over existing tiles? Or can some sort of underlay be placed on top of existing tiles then lay new tiles? There is already a small step down intothe bathroom, so the level isnt an issue.

What's the best way to lay real wood flooring? Do I need underlay? We want to put real wood flooring in the hallway. There is a chipboard floor underneath, sitting on joists. Presumably, I'll need some sort of underlay board. Doesn't this mean that the hallway floor will be about 3-5cm higher than the adjacent carpeted lounge floor? Is that really what's meant to happen?

Laying a carpet on a screed floor - Which type of underlay should we use ? Our new house has a screed floor on the ground floor. The lounge will be getting carpeted and the remaining rooms will be getting tiled. Which type of underlay should we use for under the carpet ? Should I be concerned about coldness underfoot ? If so, can you buy thermal underlay ? What about the floor tiles ? Are they likely to be cold underfoot ? Is there anything you can do under floor tiles to make them warmer (other than under tile heating) ? Thanks, Gav.

What wood flooring should I use for my table tennis room? What wood flooring should I use for my table tennis room? Some recommended floating interlocking laminate flooring with good underlays is good but I don't know what the hell are they talking about. I was wondering if some could suggest and explain some wood that can be used to play Table Tennis. To help Table Tennis requires good shock absorption and cushion from underlays. Those expert wood people out there please help.

Have you ever tried a magnetic underlay? Do you think they are great or a waste of money? Which brand did you try?

Can I lay laminate over carpet underlay or must it be laminate underlay? i didn't ask if it could go over carpet, read the question!!

How much would it cost to carpet a room that's about 12x8 foot including underlay and fitting? It's a funny shaped room, sort of an 'L' shape if the vertical were really wide and the horizontal very small - so it's 10 foot at it's widest but only for about 2-3 foot and the rest of the room is 8 foot wide...

What are underlay foils and what are brickwork foils? Just curious since I want foils in my hair.

Would you put carpet on top of laminated flooring or would you put underlay and then carpet on the laminate? I have laminate flooring in my hallway which has underlay and is on a concrete floor. I've inherited an axeminster carpet. So, do I put more underlay or just lay it directly on the laminate flooring. The laminate planks have only been down a year.

Can I use carpet instead of underlay landscape cloth in my yard? I have problem of weeds in my yard,I am tired of pulling them out but they grow again,Now I am looking for permanent solution. I have some carpet which has to thrown out I was thinking to use that carpet as underlay instead of using landscape underlay. Can someone advice if it is a good idea I think that If I used the carpet I am concerned about growth of insects and worms please advise.

Where can I buy natural carpets and underlay - NO CHEMICALS? I am looking at replacing all my houselhold carpets with totally natural carpets and underlay. I am trying to make my home totally Eco friendly but primarily chemical free for the sake of my children. Does anyone know where you can buy natural carpets and underlay that are totally green and chemical free. Thanks

Is using an underlay under solid hardwood floors better? What kind? We are installing a solid hardwood floor (nail down) in our home over a plywood subfloor. The room is over the garage and I would like to put down an underlay to help with sound transmission and insulation. Is this even a good idea? What kind of underlay is best? Cork? Synthetic? Thanks

For Soundproofing is it better to remove Laminate or lay carpet with underlay on top? Upstairs have laminate flooring which is causing us big problems with the sounds from walking around. Is it better for them to remove the laminate or lay the carpet over the top? Which will be the best soundproofing option?

Carpet for bedroom, what's type of underlay would you recommend, budget, medium or superior? Looking for carpet for bedroom trying Allied & Carpet Right at the mo getting quotes. There isn't actually much walking area in our bedroom due to furniture, so as I've never had to buy a new carpet for myself before are there any tips?? No flooring at the mo just floor boards!

is it posible to make a model train incline out of carpet underlay? i want to make an incline running up to a bridge and befor i waste any materials i want to know if carpet underlay woud be ok because my house has just been recarpeted and of got lots of spare underlay and carpet left over ??? i will also cover the underlay with mod rock stuff, like the plaster caste type thing....and also scatter

What underlay should I use to lay laminate flooring on upstairs on top of floorboards?

Do you have to put foam underlay underneath hardwood flooring? Some people have told me yes some no. What is the best answer.

Can I lay laminate flooring over cork tiles and omit the underlay normally needed?

What type of underlay would i need for a laminated floor on concrete?

Is additional underlay needed on wood floor if the laminate already has underlay attached to it? I'm installing laminate floors in my living area. The floor is currently carpeted, but will be removed of course prior to installing laminate. Its a level floor with wood as subfloor.

I have a crack in the cement underlay and I want to put hardwood down. Can I sand it? I am putting a laminate hardwood down. After pulling up the carpet I found a crack that kind of buckles up about 1/4 inch or so. Can I sand it down flat or chisel it? What is the quickest way to make this level?

how important is carpet underlay, will a few millimetres make a difference?

How is the underlay installed below a laminated floor?

Can I use carpet underlay under a laminate flooring in a bedroom?

How much should i charge to fit 35 m2 of high gloss laminate flooring and underlay and also beading to finish?

Will carpet and underlay help block out some noise from baby room? Babys room is over the kitchen, where my dad watches the tv(loudly)!! I was wondering if I put underlay and carpet down on floor of babys room would this help block out some of the noise from kitchen below?

What's the price of a roll of roofing underlay? A 1mtr x 30mtr roll of Monarflex two-F non breathable underlay. Just a approximate figure will do.

Does hardwood laminate flooring need underlay if laid directly on to a concrete floor? I am about to have hardwood laminate flooring laid in a hall and living room. The hall is concrete and the front room has floorboards. Do they need underlay or other preparation?

can you use electric blankets with mattress underlays?

How do you get rid of carpet underlay?

Is it OK to paint on Lafarge span flex roofing underlay with emulsion paint? I wish to lighten a loft storage space by painting over an existing black underlay with white emulsion paint. Concerned that paint will reduce weather proof props of underlay

Do I need underlay with a hard backed carpet.? I'm about to replace my foam backed carpet in my livingroom and hall and stairs. I'll be buying a hard backed carpet so will I need underlay as well?

What do you need to lay laminate flooring? As well as the laminate boards of course! Which toold do you need? I've heard you need edging to go along the skirting board, and also something to go over the doorways. Also what about the underlay. Can we use the underlay thats already down? (it was under the carpet?) *tools not toold sorry! typo!

Can laminate flooring be placed on cement if I use a foam underlay?

How can you take glued cushion flooring off of plywood underlay .Hand scrappers only remove the top layer ? The paper layer scrapes off in some spots but for the most part it stays down.

How much should it cost to get the under felting in a roof repaired? I have had a survey back from a house I am wanting to buy. Its 1935 terrace (brick). The survey says that the under-felt needs repair. It is old and has a few small patches in it. There is no sign of water leaking through -it says the tiles will need to be relaid on new underlay in due course. It has been suggested that if I buy the house that I would need to get it fixed in the next 2 -3 year. How much would i expect to pay to get that fixed in the Uk - I am based in Bristol, and would they have to do it externally (and therefore I assume need scafolding)? Thank you very much!

How do you get rid of the smell of cat urine from sub-floors? I have removed wall to wall carpeting and underlay, awaiting installation of new carpet. I noticed distinct odor of cat urine in one corner (cat has now moved out of house). Any suggestions on what I can do to remove smell before new carpet is installed?

I have some sort of carpet underlay on my floors will laminate be okay on top of that or do i need the ...? damp proof membrane? The front room underlay does have a large mark on that kind of looks like damp,but the rest of the rooms are fine. If i was to remove the carpet underlay Then could i put the laminate straight on to the concrete. I am trying to do things quickly & cheaply as i am due to give birth this saturday!! but i do need it to be safe aswell.

how do i lay an engineered wood floor? I am about to lay an engineered wood floor on top of existing suspended wooded floor boards. Is the cheap 2mm underlay sufficient for the job? Also, do I need to staple/stick the underlay onto the existing floorboards? I've read that you are suppose to lay the engineered floor across the existing floor boards for strength, etc. However, the existing floor boards go lengthwise across the room. Would the new floor look silly if the boards went widthwise?

Why does the en-suite in my newbuild apartment smell of fusty chemicals? The plumber says it has nothing to do with water or drains. I have removed the carpet an underlay thinking that the smell originated from there. I have a suspicion that the smell is coming from the adhesive underneath the wooden carpet grippers on the perimeter. Is this likely? The smells seems to come and go though making it extremely difficult to identify its source. I plan to get the floor replaced with Vinyl and the wood and adhesive removed beforehand. Does anybody have any suggestions of what it might be?

What should I expect to pay per m2 for someone to lay engineered wood floor? Costs to include all fitting, glue, underlay, labour etc - size is about 60m2 where roughly half is on concrete and roughly half is on old parquetry. Location near heathrow, if that makes a difference. Tongue and groove engineered oak floor bought separately.