Substrate under the carpet

Many of those who decided to choose carpeting as a carpet , are asked: does it need a substrate? Professional builders give the answer that you can do without this material, but this is highly undesirable, because the result will be a quick wear of the carpet.

Advantages of the substrate under the carpet

The use of a substrate for carpet has a number of significant advantages, namely:

Types of substrates for carpet

Substrates for carpet are made of different materials, and depending on this they are divided into:

  1. Polyurethane foam under the carpet. It is used not only in apartments, but also in office buildings. It creates good sound, heat and waterproofing, able to level the surface. The main requirement is that the material is dry.
  2. Polyurethane substrate for carpet. It has a greater thickness than polyurethane foam. The substrate base can be paper or artificial jute. The top layer is made of polyethylene, which creates additional protection against moisture.
  3. Felt under the carpet. It has excellent sound insulation properties and well conceals uneven ground. Therefore, a substrate with a felt material will provide additional comfort in your home.
  4. Rubber substrate for carpet. It has a dense and solid structure consisting of rubber chips. When the coating is applied to it, the substrate becomes elastic and springy. It prolongs the life of the carpet for a long time.
  5. Cork pad under the carpet. It is ecological, not subject to deformation, it does not crumble. Excellent absorbs impact noise and is specially used for soundproofing.

Substrate for carpet will significantly extend the life of your cover and make its use more comfortable.