Underlays

carpet underlay? What is the best underlay to use for a domestic carpet.should it be felt,waffle and what thickness is best.

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.

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 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

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

Can I reuse carpet underlay outside, under my dogs mat? I just pulled up my old carpet and need to replace the underlay as well. Can I use the old stuff outside? It'll be under cover, but there will be moisture in the air. Will it mold? Off gas? I hate to put it in the landfill if there are other uses for it.

Laminate flooring 7mm will this flooring stand-up if installed over carpet underlay.? had to install this flooring over the carpet underlay. The client couldn't live in a carpeted home...after removing carpet we discovered the underlay was stuck to the tiles below. Futher discovery we found out the tiles were asbestos. So we lamaneted over the tiles. The floor feels spongy to walk on...will it last? Thanks in advance!

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.

Carpet underlay for wood flooring? Hi! I'm changing my floor from carpet to wood flooring. Can my old carpet underlay be used for wood flooring too? (The underlay is still in good condition) Thanks in advance! Ed

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.

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?

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!!

Carpet and underlay on concrete stairs? I live in a cottage flat and have stairs leading up into my flat, they are concrete painted red steps. I have just bought carpet for the stairs and a can of spray adhesive to stick the carpet to the stairs. I have just aquired some underlay and was hoping to use that also. Would it work if I spray the underlay with adhesive, stick it to the steps then leave it a day to stick properly then spray the carpet with the adhesive and stick that to the underlay?? They are indoor stairs

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

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

How do you get rid of carpet underlay?

can i put a laminate floor on top of carpet underlay? the underlay is 5milimetres thick,fully covering the floor,and i fixed firmly to the floor...thanks..the underlay is also rubber

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.

carpet underlay help! what type should i buy, duralay, airlux? i didnt realise there was so many types of underlay, i have never bothered with it before as we have never satyed in a house longer than a year or 2 so weve always put down a cheap carpet. we have had our current living room carpet for 18months now and it has already gone flat and we are replacing it, i dont want to replace it again in 18months so am assuming undelay is my sollution, but what type do i get, ive been looking on ebay as its cheaper than the carpet shop, but ive come accross tons, rubber duraly and airlux felt stuff, anyone reccomend any, i obviously dont want to spend a fortune and i would say i need the stuff that is for medium- heavy traffic and something that will make the floor a bit softer as there is concrete underneath. help!

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?

would carpet underlay work as a target butt for archery? if i putt multiple layers of that padding that goes under carpet into a cardboard box would it work as a target butt for archery?

Carpet without underlay (the carpet already has a kinda' underlay underneath) what is it called? Hi, I didnt really know how to phrase this question but I need some carpet for a small area, and I went to the Carpet Shop and he told me their is a kind of carpet that already ha a underlay type thing on?? I mean it doesn't feel as good as it would with quality underlay. But what is this called it's driving me nuts lol, there is a name for it. Anyone know????

Carpet underlay (foam), can it be used as a weed mat for the garden?????? I'm not sure if the foam in its processing, would have chemicals added, therefore making it useless as a weed mat.

alternatives to glueing or screwing carpet + underlay to concrete floor?

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?

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.

We are hanging doors in a new house. What clearance is required to allow for carpet and underlay?

do i need to put underlay under my new carpet? i have just bought a new house and the carpet has to go. I have a really tight budget of 3000 dollars to carpet the whole house 91 sq m. do I need to purchase underlay? any tips would be good.

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.

how do i know if i have been supplied with the correct carpet and underlay? seems a bit thin to me and not as cushiony as i expected

Gold rubber underlay for carpet, how long does it last? Does anyone know how long it lasts? Its supposed to be good quality and doesnt look worn ive had it for 9 years should i replace it whilst getting my carpet relayed?

installing laminated floor can we keep the carpet underlay that is already there?

can you use carpet underlay with laminate flooring?

Can I lay laminate flooring on carpet underlay?

What sort of underlay can I use for carpet after removing tile? My husband and I are remodeling our home and the bedrooms all had this hideous tile. My husband got the tile up but it was a bear of a job. The floor is now very uneven with rocky patches of thinset. Will normal carpet padding cover this and make for a nice even floor or should something else be used? Short of a jackhammer I'm not sure how we could get the vestiges of the concrete.

Removing "stuck" carpet underlay? I'm replacing carpets, and the existing foam underlay has stuck to the concrete floor... so I'm looking for an easy way to remove it. I'm already familiar with the "crawl around on the floor with a scraper for several days" technique, I was hoping that somebody may be able to offer something more, well... easy Something magical, along the lines of "soak the floor in a mixture of white wine vinegar, rhubarb juiceand the leaves of certain rare herbs, which will completely unstick the whole carpet, and roll it up in the corner, ready for disposal", would be perfect.... Or somewhere between the two extremes would be welcome, too... Any ideas, anyone?

can i put carpet underlay under laminate flooring?

Carpet underlay and Laminate flooring? Hi, I am thinking about getting good quality laminate flooring, I have carpet at the minute. I have felt underlay which was quite expensive, can I keep the underlay on and use the cheap foam underlay over the top, then lay my floor? Thanks x

Could carpet underlay contain asbestos? I was ripping up my pop's old house carpet underlay/underfelt and i was concerned at the time if it contained asbestos. My pop and i wore no mask. I did find some information here - http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/1365/2/Asbestos_Carpet_Underlay.pdf

CARPET & UNDERLAY ON STONE STAIRS? I have already asked this question but feel as I didnt specify one thing, I didnt get an answer that was helpful. I have indoor concrete stairs in my flat and have just bought a carpet and spray adhesive. I have just been given underlay so wanted to use that also. Is it ok to stick the underlay on the tread of the stairs with the adhesive and then the carpet onto the underlay with the adhesive?

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!

Asbestos carpet underlay? With recent news in Australia that hessian bags used to carry asbestos were recycled as carpet underlay, does anyone know in what part of Aust that was? We pulled up our carpet in Brisbane QLD 6 mths ago and the underlay was hessian. A lot of dust went everywhere and we vacuumed with standard vac so now I am concerned that dust could be on our furniture, bed mattress and inside our vaccuum cleaner and spreading each time we use it?

Im taking some carpet up and the underlay seems glued, any easy ays to get it off?

Best Carpet Underlay for a 19m Square Room? Carpet shops have offered underlay at too high a price so I am cutting out the middle man and buying it myself, I have a fitter to do the job. I have already bought the carpet itself. Websites I have looked at... http://www.discounted-carpet-underlay.co.uk/tredaire_dreamwalk_underlay.html Offer - £88.34 for about 23m square, 1 roll and 1 half roll. http://www.tradepriced.co.uk/tredaire_carpet_underlay.html Tredaire Superior Carpet Underlay Offer - £87.11 for 20m square by the metre. I am looking for medium quality, good sound proofing and obviously the best deal including delivery for the UK. Anyone else have any better offers or advice? Thanks Adam

Should I use my old carpet underlay for laminate or should I buy specialty laminate floor underlay? I am thinking of buying laminated flooring for my lounge. I have carpet underlay which is in great condition Should I spend the money on new laminate floor underlay or is it possible to use my current carpet underlay? I don't want it to be like the laminated floor moves when I step on it..... obviously Thanks in advance. I am planning to do this myself I've already done it once but I thought I could save abit of money if I used the carpet underlay insted of buying the special one again.

Can I lay vinyl flooring over carpet underlay? I intend to lay vinyl on a floor that currently has carpet on it. Obviously I will take the carpet up first but was wondering if I can leave the old carpet underlay down and put the vinyl over that? If not can I lay the vinyl straight onto the floorboards or will it need some other kind of underlay? Any suggestions would be appreciated as I have to get this done on the weekend! Thanks for all the answers so far! Just to clarify this is not for a bathroom, just for a long straight room, so no awkward fittings. Also it does not need to look perfect as it is only a temporary measure whilst my new dog is a puppy! Keep them coming please!

Which way do you put carpet underlay down?

CAN I FIT LAMINATE FLOOR ON TOP OF CARPET USING CARPET AS UNDERLAY?

just took up old carpet and underlay only to fined damp and mould on the concrete floor and it looks like it? has ate away at the concrete has any one got any ideas on how to treat the floor

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?

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...

how is cat urine removed from carpet and underlay?

Will my carpet be ok without underlay? Im a single mum of three and a student so you can probably guess that i don't have alot of money! I went to a carpet store and they said that i could carpet a room using felt back carpet which the fitters can use glue to put down because felt back carpets don't require underlay. right now that seems to be my only option. i just wanted to know if anyone has a carpet that doesn't have any underlay and if is worth doing it??

Laminate flooring 7mm will this flooring stand-up if installed over carpet underlay.? I had to install this flooring over the carpet underlay. The client couldn't live in a carpeted home...after removing carpet we discovered the underlay was stuck to the tiles below. Futher discovery we found out the tiles were asbestos. So we lamaneted over the tiles. The floor feels spongy to walk on...will it last? Thanks in advance!

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

help please, advice needed on carpet underlay? i'm laying wool blend in bedrooms which is best underlay to use, does it make a difference what you use, please give detailed answers as i'm going around in circles getting different advice thanks

I have been charged for the same amount for carpet and underlay, however I cannot feel any underlay in parts? Just had the carpet fitted and it has not yet tightened up as the fitter said it would so it is quite loose and baggy looking on the face of the stair but tight on the actual step, is this correct? Also charged for 15sq m of carpet and decent underlay but can't find underlay in places..... We can feel the gripper nails all around the edges and on the stairs too, is this normal? Our son will be crawling soon and it will not be safe. I am contacting the company concerned but I want as much info as possible, thanks

i have already laid normal underlay in my bedroom for a carpet to be laid i now want to lay carpet tiles? instead would they lay ok on top of it please thanks . has any one done this?

change underlay, keep carpet? When we moved into our house a couple of months ago we changed the carpet in the living room but left the old underlay because the capet fitters said it's still fine. But since then terrible dark stains have come through our new cream carpet where it's most used, like doorways etc.. I would like to know if it's still not too late to change the underlay and give this carpet a good clean. I'd be very upset if there was nothing i could do to fix it, please help!

which way up should carpet underlay be? lumpy side or smooth side...?

can u use carpet as laminate underlay?

just bought new carpet,do i need underlay? in the past i've either bought canvas backed or foam backed carpets,this time however i've bought a felt backed one,i know that canvas backed NEED underlay and foam backed don't really but it does make the floor more comfy,this time i've gone for a felt backed carpet and want your opinion on whether or not to get underlay before i fit it,will my floorboards show through over time or do felt backed carpets resist this kind of wear?

I've got some water damage to my carpet? We went a way for a week, came home to find the radiator leaked rusty water onto the floor. I've lifted the carpet and underlay and am in the process of drying them out with a fan heater and fan. When they're dry, will the mouldy/mildewy smell go away? And how can I get the rust stains out? It's a beige carpet which runs throughout the downstairs, can't afford to replace it, don't want to call insurance company... premium will go up next year!

Help my 3 yr old cat is peeing by the litter box and has soaked the carpet down to the underlay padding!? hes fixed and has a huge box with fresh litter he has fresh water and 3 different types of food to eat...hes my baby and I dont want to get rid of him but my husband is fighting with me all the time about how the cat has distroyed our new home and the carpet with his pee!...his an indoor cat. plz plz help...... I need to find a product to use on my carpet Ive tryed everything!

If I'm laying carpet on a concrete floor do I need to lay anything other than underlay down first?

removing and installing carpet over vinyl and asbestos tile? I have an older home and have bought carpet and underlay that will be installed. I am to remove the old carpet. Can I have the carpet installed over the vinyl/asbestos tile? Do I have to be careful not to break the tile? Can the tile be removed and disposed of legally?

Is my old dining room carpet contemporary art? I've just re-floored my dining room. Do you think anyone would be dumb enough to shell out a few grand for the old carpet and underlay I ripped up? Would it increase the price if I act difficult? Or inflict a few wounds on myself and act a bit like I'm tormented? Given some of the crap Tracy Emin gets away with, I must be able to get a few quid. Would someone like to be my agent? I've got another project in the pipeline under the working title of "some empty tins of beans". I reckon I can produce 2 to 3 pieces a week. P.S. Stuckists can keep their opinions to themselves, thank you very much.

Is there such a thing as soundproof carpeting (or underlay)? I'm carpeting a baby's room with a tenant who lives underneath and want to sound proof the floor as much as possible so as not to wake them up when the baby cries. I want to soundproof it and I'm getting different answers from different people. I wanted to see what was out there in terms of soundproof flooring.

can i lay carpet tiles on top of underlay?

can you leave an old carpet down and put a new carpet on top of it to act as an underlay?

Smelly Carpet, how do I eliminate the odour? My brother is renting a flat and since being there a strong sweet odour has become noticable. There was an elderly man in there and we think he had urinal incontinence. There is most likely old fibre underlay below the carpet. I am steam cleaning the flat this weekend and am hoping for some ideas, I was thinking along the lines of using cheap white vinegar in hot water as a rinse once I have done the carpet with the steam cleaning detergent. Cheers and Thanks in advance, Shona

In rented properties in the UK, does the landlord have a responsibility to lay carpets plus underlay? In upstairs flats to reduce noise

Have you ever hosed or washed down your car carpet? Wondering if anyone has washed the carpet in their car? Someone has suggested i remove the carpet from my car, degrease it and then wash it. Trying to find out if its going to damage the underlay too much?

Would it be ok to put Glueless Laminate Flooring on top off a Carpet ? Instead of having underlay . Could i just use my old carpet ? Ha ha alot of answers from woman ! What do woman know about DiY ! x

How to stop uneven floorboards showing through under new carpet? we are getting a new carpet to lay, the previous one showed the uneven floorboards beneath even with good underlay. Any ideas on how to prevent this with the new carpet? layers of newspaper? Thanks

What type of carpet is warm, practical & long lasting for the bedroom? Twist or Saxonby (spelling not good!)? I am confused looking for a nice medium range carpet that is not too expensive & suitable for the bedroom. What underlay should i go for & type of carpet twist or saxonby whats the difference in the long run??

How much for a decent carpet? How much could I expect to pay for a decent wool carpet for the bedroom. The room is approx 18ftx14ft. I also need underlay. I don't need carpet fitting as I have a friend who will do this for me

Can carpet be fitted on top of laminate flooring? I am getting carpet fitted but would rather not have to remove the existing laminate flooring. I thought keeping this in place could be additional insulation and it also saves the hassle of having to remove it. Is this ok? Also, not sure whether underlay is required. May be getting carpets with felt backing (tbc) and I was told this wouldn't require underlay. Under the laminate flooring is chipboard floorboards.