Carpet Underlay Density

Take into account that using a thicker underlay than that previously used may result in the necessity to trim doors to give sufficient clearance.

Carpet underlay density.

Don t include the carpet backing just the soft fibers from the backing up. It comes with the tog rating of 2 20 and its sound resistance is 32db. 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. Besides the materials are water resistant that you can use on your damp floors.

The total weight of the carpet underlay is 47 kg and its build materials are plastic and foam composition. This underlay is fully recyclable and has a density of 125kg per m. This underlay is guaranteed for the lifetime of the carpet when used in recommended areas. Low density in underlay cushion tends to be a lower quality choice and therefore a less expensive option which tend to be used mainly for investment properties or rental properties.

The pile height measurement is not usually shown on the carpet sample however all you need is a tape measure. Proven to be very enduring available is almost every thickness and density and recognizable by it multicolored components. 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.

Some higher end carpet manufactures recommend a minimum of 8lbs.