Underlay

[Simpo Two]

I need to change the main carpet and this time I want decent underlay, not the 'free' stuff that squashes flat in a few years.

I've had a quote which mentions 'Treadmore' and I've found it at www.tradepriced.co.uk/duralay_crumb_underlay.html

Will this fit the bill please? Or should I ask for something else?

[bananapieface]

Fit the underlay and grippers yourself, you will then be able to use the money saved to buy some better quality stuff.

[Simpo Two]

Interesting idea. I guess underlay is just cut to size and laid on the floor (tacked on the stairs?) and the gripper rods are already in place.

[robinhood21]

I think they also tack (with staple gun) down the underlay to stop it creeping.

I used Duralay Air Tred 10mm from Abby Carpets under my recently carpeted bedroom. Seems to be very good quality for the price and, an excellent service.

[Simpo Two]

robinhood21 said:

I think they also tack (with staple gun) down the underlay to stop it creeping.

Concrete floor downstairs with vinyl tiles glued on top, so staple gun no good I fear.

It raises the possibilty of buying everything seperately including a fitter, but I wonder if there are too many unforeseen things to go wrong... ultimately I want a good job not a cheaper bad one.

[robinhood21]

Personally, I would save money by purchasing the underlay oneself, then ask the carpet supplier to provide the fitting.

[Spudler]

anonymous said:

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I'd say supply the underlay and grippers(screwfix) yourself. We've supplied for years on the recommendation of the fitter and they're more than happy to just fit, and no , it doesn't cost any more to fit.

[rlw]

We've always gone for the best underlay we can afford and it does seem to make a hell of a difference over the lifetime of a carpet. Having said that, I wouldn't know what to recommend.

[Olf]

Just use Combilux Royale on a (still hurting) 5.5k John Lewis re-carpet. Very nice it is too and the house is also warmer as a result.

[citychap26]

Hi Guys,

Just had carpet fitted in my house yesterday, I bought cloud 9 cirrus (9 mm one). Paid fitter £30 more to remove 90sqm of old stuff and put new stuff down.

It's amazing, so please with it. House looks a million dollars. Now need to sort out the kitchen.

Amusingly enough, I found newspaper from 15th November 1971 in the box room upstairs. Mental!!!

Cheers

Sunil

Edited by citychap26 on Sunday 10th January 19:51

[eps]

Yep, we did the same. We fitted the underlay ourselves (well I did!) they just came along and fitted the carpet on top. The main gripe I think they have is if the rooms are inaccesible or still have furniture in them...

The difference in the quality of the underlay is noticeable.