Quick-Step laminate underlay is made from a variety of materials, including recycled polyester, vegetable oil-based polyurethane binders, and mineral fillers. 

A renowned brand, you know that you're fitting a reputable manufacturer who produces underlay designed to maximise your installation.

At 1.55mm thick, this Quickstep underlay gives additional insulation, better sound deadening qualities for noise reduction and thanks to the extra warmth it retains in your home, helps pay for the upgrade over the life of the underlay with it's savings on your heating bill!

Quick-Step's Silent Walk System:
This amazing underlay's manufacture from vegetable oil-based polyurethane binders is specially designed to dampen the sound of footsteps and improve thermal conductivity.

What is laminate 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 flooring in good condition for longer, however when it comes to laminate flooring which can often feel cool under your feet, most people focus on the additional insulation properties.

Bonus 1) Insulation: Underlay can help keep your room warm and reduce energy costs.

Bonus 2) Durability: Underlay can protect your laminate flooring from additional wear and tear, extending its lifespan

Bonus 3) Durability: Underlay can protect your 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?