Carpet Underlay Density

The pile height measurement is not usually shown on the carpet sample however all you need is a tape measure.

Carpet underlay density. This underlay is guaranteed for the lifetime of the carpet when used in recommended areas. This underlay is fully recyclable and has a density of 125kg per m. A 7mm standard quality foam underlay would be considered a budget price option whereas a high density 8mm to 12mm would be regarded as a good option to give great support to your new carpet. The total weight of the carpet underlay is 47 kg and its build materials are plastic and foam composition.

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. 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. High density 9mm underlay has excellent thermal tog rating of 2 35 and sound reduction of 42db. 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. Besides the materials are water resistant that you can use on your damp floors. 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. Some higher end carpet manufactures recommend a minimum of 8lbs.

Proven to be very enduring available is almost every thickness and density and recognizable by it multicolored components.