Guide to Different Types of Carpet Underlay

Carpet underlay is an essential component of any carpet installation, providing added comfort, insulation, and durability to your flooring. The right flooring underlay can improve the longevity of your carpet, enhance noise reduction, and create a softer feel underfoot. At Award Carpets Gold Coast, we offer a range of underlay options to suit different flooring needs. We even offer pet-friendly flooring underlay designed to keep out those stinky odours.

Types of Carpet Underlay

Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of carpet underlay:

1. Foam Underlay

✅ Lightweight & Comfortable
✅ Affordable & Versatile

Foam underlay is a cost-effective and lightweight option commonly used in residential spaces. Made from polyurethane (PU) foam, it provides a soft and cushioned feel underfoot, making it ideal for bedrooms and living areas. Available in different thicknesses and densities, foam underlay also offers good thermal and sound insulation.

🔹 Best for: Homeowners looking for a budget-friendly, comfortable underlay.

2. Rubber Underlay

✅ Excellent Durability & Support
✅ Great for Noise Reduction

Rubber underlay is known for its superior durability and resilience. There are two main types:

• Sponge Rubber Underlay – Provides a luxurious feel underfoot and is commonly used in high-end residential properties.
• Crumb Rubber Underlay – Made from recycled rubber, this underlay is denser and ideal for high-traffic areas, offering excellent support and noise reduction.

🔹 Best for: Homes and offices needing durability, support, and soundproofing.

3. Felt Underlay

✅ Traditional & Eco-Friendly
✅ Great for Retaining Warmth

Felt underlay is a natural and environmentally friendly option made from recycled wool and fibres. It is an excellent insulator, keeping warmth in during colder months. Felt underlay is often used with woven carpets as it helps maintain their structure and durability over time.

🔹 Best for: Period homes and properties needing thermal insulation and a traditional feel.

4. Combination Underlay (Foam & Rubber)

✅ Best of Both Worlds
✅ Highly Durable & Comfortable

Combination underlay blends foam and rubber to create a durable, cushioned surface that enhances both comfort and longevity. It is suitable for high-traffic areas and provides exceptional insulation and soundproofing.

🔹 Best for: Homeowners who want a balance of softness and durability.

5. Underlay for Commercial Use

✅ Designed for High Traffic & Durability
✅ Fire-Resistant & Low-Maintenance

For commercial spaces, underlay needs to be extra durable and resistant to wear. Many commercial carpet underlays are low-profile, high-density foam or rubber-based, designed to handle heavy foot traffic while providing fire resistance and sound reduction.

🔹 Best for: Offices, hotels, retail stores, and high-traffic public areas.

6. Underlay for Pet-friendly Carpet Use

Underlay for pet-friendly carpet provides all the standard benefits of carpet underlay in addition to its specialised functions. This means that the underlay works to enhance underfoot comfort, increase the longevity of your carpet and improve the thermal properties of your floor.

✅ Designed for homes with pets
✅ Made with hypoallergenic construction and is 100% recyclable
✅Featuring a breathable moisture barrier designed to make cleaning up pet accidents easier
✅Help reduce staining and odours

🔹 Best for: Residential and Commerical stores that are pet-friendly, hotels, vets, hospitals and retail stores.

Choosing the Right Carpet Underlay

The best underlay for your carpet depends on factors such as:
✔ Traffic Levels – High-density underlay is best for high-traffic areas.
✔ Comfort – Foam and sponge rubber underlays provide plush softness.
✔ Noise Reduction – Rubber and felt underlays are great for soundproofing.
✔ Thermal Insulation – Felt underlay helps retain warmth in colder months.

At Award Carpets Gold Coast, we offer a wide range of carpet underlays to suit different needs. Our experts can guide you in selecting the perfect underlay to enhance your carpet’s performance and longevity.

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