Carpet Underlay
The right underlay is vital to how a carpet performs and feels underfoot, offering a number of benefits including less noise, lower utility bills, warmer rooms and a longer floor life. To make choosing the right underlay easy, we've split our range into sections with our expert recommendations for each.
Underlay Bestsellers
Below you will find our bestselling carpet underlays, which we recommend to the majority of our customers. Each offers great performance and value for money, making them excellent all-rounders for the majority of homes and carpets.
Carpenter Ultimate Living Underlay 10mm
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CC006
Carpenter Ultimate Living Underlay 10mm
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- Excellent sound reduction
- High tog rating for warmer rooms
5.99
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 9mm
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cc104
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 9mm
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- Made in Britain
- 100% recycled materials
4.99
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 11mm
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cc105
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 11mm
- Luxurious feel under foot
- Made in Britain
- 100% recycled materials
5.99
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
CC051
CC051
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
- Luxury memory PU foam underlay
- Highest levels of comfort and softness
- Features a DPM membrane to combat damp
7.99
Value Underlay
Our value underlay is affordable and ideal for those with tight budgets. It's best suited for areas with lower foot traffic.
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 8mm
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cc101
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 8mm
- Affordable underlay
- High tog rating for warmer rooms
- Good noise reduction
3.49
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 10mm
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cc102
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 10mm
- Affordable underlay
- High tog rating for warmer rooms
- Good noise reduction
3.99
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 12mm
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cc103
Designer Carpet Value Underlay 12mm
- Best value 12mm underlay
- High tog rating for warmer rooms
- Good noise reduction
4.49
Comfort Underlay
Each of these underlays offers superb comfort and softness underfoot. Invest in one of these trusted underlay brands and you can be sure your carpet will look and feel its best for longer.
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 10mm
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CC057
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 10mm
- Luxury memory PU foam underlay
- Highest levels of comfort and softness
- Features a DPM membrane to combat damp
6.99
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
CC051
CC051
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
- Luxury memory PU foam underlay
- Highest levels of comfort and softness
- Features a DPM membrane to combat damp
7.99
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 11mm
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cc105
Designer Carpet Supreme Underlay 11mm
- Luxurious feel under foot
- Made in Britain
- 100% recycled materials
5.99
Heavy Duty Underlay
Heavy duty underlay is extremely high density and therefore more resistant to flattening from increased foot traffic. Perfect for busy homes or throughways.
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 6.5mm
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CC048
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 6.5mm
- Extra heavy duty underlay
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- 400 KG/M³ Density rating
9.49
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 9mm
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CC049
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 9mm
- Extra heavy duty underlay
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- 400 KG/M³ Density rating
10.99
Carpenter Prostep Underlay 8mm
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CC007
Carpenter Prostep Underlay 8mm
- Good all-round specification
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- Suitable for double stick installation
5.99
Natural Flooring Underlay
Natural floor coverings such as sisal, jute, seagrass and coir traditionally have latex backings and as such need to be fitted using the double stick method. You will require a specialist underlay in order to fit these carpets, and we've sourced some of the best on the market.
Carpenter Extrastep Underlay 6mm
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CC020
Carpenter Extrastep Underlay 6mm
- Heavy duty underlay
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- 180 KG/M³ Density rating
6.99
Durafit 650 Underlay 6.5mm
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CC097
Durafit 650 Underlay 6.5mm
- High density crumb rubber underlay
- Green stripe backing ensures correct installation
- Ideal for high traffic areas
7.99
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 9mm
CC049
CC049
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 9mm
- Extra heavy duty underlay
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- 400 KG/M³ Density rating
10.99
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 6.5mm
CC048
CC048
Crucial Trading Vital Underlay 6.5mm
- Extra heavy duty underlay
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- 400 KG/M³ Density rating
9.49
Underfloor Heating Underlay
Carpets laid over underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular, but you will need a low tog/thermal resistance underlay in order to facilitate effective heat transfer. The underlays featured in this section allow just that.
Wilsons Thermalstream Underlay 10mm
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CC052
Wilsons Thermalstream Underlay 10mm
- Luxury underfloor heating underlay
- Includes flame-retardant foam for safety
- Excellent comfort without sacrificing heat loss
8.99
Durafit 650 Underlay 6.5mm
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CC097
Durafit 650 Underlay 6.5mm
- High density crumb rubber underlay
- Green stripe backing ensures correct installation
- Ideal for high traffic areas
7.99
Noise Reduction Underlay
The underlays in this section are thicker and have high decibel ratings, which helps to reduce the amount of sound that passes through the underlay. They are ideal for properties with creaky floorboards, noisy neighbours above/below or young children who like to make their presence known.
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 7mm
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CC055
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 7mm
- Naturally Fire Retardant
- Extremly Low VOC
- Suitable for natural flooring
6.49
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 10mm
CC057
CC057
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 10mm
- Luxury memory PU foam underlay
- Highest levels of comfort and softness
- Features a DPM membrane to combat damp
6.99
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
CC051
CC051
Wilsons Plushwalk Underlay 12mm
- Luxury memory PU foam underlay
- Highest levels of comfort and softness
- Features a DPM membrane to combat damp
7.99
Eco Friendly Underlay
The underlays in this section are eco friendly, don't contain any chemicals and have extremly low VOC. Springbond underlay is made from recycled plastics to create a higher performance alternative to PU foam underlays, with minimal environmental impact.
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 7mm
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CC055
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 7mm
- Naturally Fire Retardant
- Extremly Low VOC
- Suitable for natural flooring
6.49
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 9mm
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CC053
Texfelt Springbond Eco Underlay 9mm
- Naturally Fire Retardant
- Extremly Low VOC
- Kind on the environment
6.49
Rugs & Runners Underlay
If you're looking to increase the comfort and longevity of your rug or hallway runner, consider using these underlays, which feature a reduced thickness without compromising performance, making them ideal for high-traffic spaces.
Carpenter Extrastep Underlay 6mm
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CC020
Carpenter Extrastep Underlay 6mm
- Can be used underneath runners
- Highly dense underlay
- 180 KG/M³ Density rating
6.99
Durafit 500 Underlay 5.25mm
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cc098
Durafit 500 Underlay 5.25mm
- High density crumb rubber underlay
- Green stripe backing ensures correct installation
- Ideal for high traffic areas
7.99
Underlay Key Stats
| Product | TOG | Density | Decibel Rating | Double Stick | Underfloor Heating |
| Carpenter Extrastep 6mm | 1.50 | 180 KG/M³ | 33DB | YES | YES |
| Carpenter Ultimate Living 10mm | 2.53 | 145 KG/M³ | 43DB | NO | NO |
| Crucial Trading Vital 6.5mm | 1.10 | 400 KG/M³ | 30DB | YES | YES |
| Crucial Trading Vital 9mm | 1.70 | 400 KG/M³ | 33DB | YES | NO |
| Durafit 500 5.25mm | 0.88 | 400 KG/M³ | 26DB | YES | YES |
| Durafit 650 6.5mm | 1.10 | 415 KG/M³ | 29DB | YES | YES |
| Texfelt Springbond Eco 7mm | 1.66 | 100 KG/M³ | 45DB | YES | NO |
| Texfelt Springbond Eco 9mm | 2.3 | 100 KG/M³ | 41DB | NO | NO |
| Wilsons Plushwalk 10mm | 2.80 | 100 KG/M³ | 44DB | NO | NO |
| Wilsons Plushwalk 12mm | 3.30 | 100 KG/M³ | 48DB | NO | NO |
| Wilsons Thermalstream 10mm | Functional TOG of 0.8 | 80 KG/M³ | 36DB | NO | YES |
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