When purchasing any Solid, Engineered Wood or Laminate Flooring one of the most important things to consider is a suitable underlay - however, this is often overlooked. A good quality underlay will often prolong the life of your new flooring by up to 10 years, smoothing out imperfections in the floor, while improving the flooring's insulation properties, both against noise and heat transfer.

Our 2mm Foam Laminate and Wood Flooring Underlay is our low cost, budget friendly underlay and is multi use - it's suitable for all types of wood and laminate flooring and It is also suitable for use on wooden and concrete subfloors.

Made from a 100% Recyclable Polyethylene foam, it's an ethical choice that's lightweight and easy to install. 

Each roll covers 15m² (15m x 1m) and has a thickness of 2mm.

Our 2mm Acoustic White is also suitable for use with underfloor heating. Please make sure that if you do have underfloor heating and are looking to install Acoustic White, that both your underlay and carpet are suitable! We have a wide range of carpets suitable for use with under floor heat systems. 

What is carpet underlay?

Underlay is a layer of material that's placed under flooring to help protect the flooring from the floor underneath, cushion it, absorb sound and of course, insulate. It can be made from a variety of materials, including foam, felt, and rubber. The primary purpose of underlay is to help keep carpet in good condition for longer, however most people focus on these two important factors : added soft, cushioned feel when walking on your carpet, and the additional insulation properties. 

Bonus 1) Comfort: Underlay can make your carpet feel softer and more luxurious underfoot. The additional soft layer makes your carpet feel thicker, bouncier and 

Bonus 2) Insulation: Underlay can help keep your room warm and reduce energy costs.

Bonus 3) Durability: Underlay can protect your carpet from wear and tear, extending its lifespan by up to 50%. 

Bonus 4) Sound reduction: Underlay can help reduce noise. 

Further perks of having great underlay

Environmental friendliness: Some underlays are made from recycled materials, reducing CO2 impact of producing new materials. Some are even able to be recycled completely AGAIN, further saving the environment by allowing the underlay to take on another life.

Property Value Increase: Having a high quality carpet installation with a great underlay will add value to your home when looking to sell it.

Personal satisfaction: When your home looks good, has quality products that exceed expectations, make your life easier and just feels fantastic, you feel better! Your home becomes more inviting, a nicer place to be and somewhere you can truly relax and unwind, knowing everything is just how you want and need it to be. You're saving money on your bills through insulation, can walk barefoot comfortably and want to stretch out and lie on your carpet as it's cosy and inviting. What's not to love about that?