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Our foil under-floor insulation prevents heat loss, stop draughts, and reduce floor noise-making your floor more comfortable to walk on. It also saves you money in the meantime You won’t be losing as much heat from your house. Therefore no need to have the heating on as high or often. With the rise in energy prices, this is something to think about as a money-saving option. First of all, great choice. Manufactured by Royale, this is one of the very best gold foil underlays currently available – engineered to provide superior insulation and damp-resistance for laminate and hardwood floorings. But to make the most of these properties, it must be fitted correctly. All of our underlay products are measured and priced per m 2 and, using these measurements, it’s easy to work out how much carpet underlay you will need – and approximately how much it costs. How do you work out m 2? Overall, if you’re looking for durable and comfortable underlay for your home then there are plenty of options for you to consider. Choosing the right one for your flooring is key to ensuring that both last you for a long time. The most affordable option on our list, Tredaire Dreamwalk punches well above its weight when it comes to padding, insulation and sound reduction.In theory, high-quality carpet underlay can last for up to 25 years – but the older it gets, the less effective it becomes. It can harbour dust and dirt. It may start to show signs of wear and tear and can affect the overall finish of the carpet. With this in mind, it’s usually a good idea to invest in new underlay each time you replace your carpet or laminate. So there you have it, a high-quality thermal carpet underlay will help keep your rooms warmer and more energy efficient in the depths of winter, potentially reducing your heating bill by up to 15% – so it’s an investment that will pay dividends in the long run.

You can’t go wrong with Cloud 9 carpet underlay, and Cumulus 11mm is one of the bestselling lines from this leading UK manufacturer. Yes, absolutely. Even if you have no previous experience in this area, most new carpet underlays are relatively easy to fit – especially if you use the right tools and guidance. Get in touch on 01636 556 797 and have a chat with one of our technical advisors about how our multifoil insulation could be a suitable solution for your project. Take a browse through our product section– we have a wide range of products for insulation. You are sure to find a type of insulation suitable for your needs. If you want warm, cosy rooms, these three thermal carpet underlays cannot be beaten. Wilsons Plushwalk 12mm Its huge 3.5 tog rating is the highest of any underlay we sell. An added benefit of this superior insulation is greater noise reduction (49 dB), so your rooms will be quieter and more peaceful to boot.It’s easy to see why, as Cumulus performs across the board. A tog rating of 3.1 makes it an excellent insulator; 43 dB sound reduction ensures quieter rooms; and a density rating of 113 kg/m³ means it will provide lifelong support to your carpet. By installing our foil insulation products, you could see an increase in performance of up to 15% against traditional forms of insulation. Installing Therma-Foil under your floor, not only will you see warmth and sound dampening benefits, but you will see money-saving too. Insulating is a great way to reduce bills as it keeps your home warmer so there is no need to have heating up. It also means that less of the heat you pay for will be escaping your house 15% of heat can be lost through your floor alone. Benefits of Insulation No loss of thermal performance – You won’t have to be worrying about replacing your foil insulation anytime soon. Due to compaction, damage, and moisture-related issues, many traditional insulations tend to lose their thermal performance over time. However, with foil insulation, this isn’t a concern. Its design will keep it working to the best of its abilities for years to come. Makes your home more energy-efficient, which is a key to energy conservation and lower heating bills

Therma- Foil can be used under laminate flooring, suspended floors, below carpet, and many more. Reflecting heat into the room while improving airtightness by acting as a vapour barrier stopping airflow through drafty floorboards.Our dining room above our cold and damp cellar made the room unappealing as everyone complained they were cold. We fitted Therma-Foil under our laminate floor, and we were astonished at the difference it made. Not only were we surprised how much warmer the room was. We also noticed how much softer and more comfortable the floor was to walk on. J Bales, Edinburgh Therma-Foil is made from 2.5mm of polyester foam coated with a metalized barrier on one surface and provides additional soundproofing between floors and creates a more comfortable walking area – especially when used under laminate and timber floors. Try it out today and if you have any further questions about carpet measurements, the amount of underlay needed or the carpet calculator itself, please feel free to give us a call on 0203 887 0994. FAQs How do I calculate how much flooring I need? Placing Therma-Foil over the floorboards beneath the carpet throughout our house has stopped the cold drafts that were coming through the gaps. It was so easy to install and has saved us a fortune in energy bills. It’s so much warmer and made the room feel more comfortable. Sally Howard, Lytham Ultimately this is what matters. Is thermal insulation foil right for you? We’d like to say YES. Multifoil insulation has a lot of benefits over more traditional types of insulation, and taking advantage of these is something you definitely won’t regret doing.