Typical Carpet Underlay Thickness

Made from foam this easy to install underlay will help to cover minor sub floor irregularities of up to 1 5mm and is suitable for general domestic use.

Typical carpet underlay thickness.

A few important facts no one else will tell you. Our carpet specialists will be happy to help you determine which type of underlay is best from the five ranges we offer. If you want your carpet to last longer i recommend a carpet pile height of less the 3 4. Comfy lux 11mm thickness and 100 density.

Carpet density is basically a combination of height and thickness. Thinner loop and cut pile carpets require a more. Many padding manufacturers recommend a density of 8 pounds per cubic foot but a pad of at least 5 pounds that is 3 8 inch thick is the standard for most padding for light traffic areas as set by. Comfy lay 7mm thickness and 80 density.

Comfy step 8mm thickness and 90 density. This moisture proof underlay also provides great sound insulation and is designed specifically for use with laminate or wood flooring. On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds. Selecting the right carpet pile height.

For most residential carpets the carpet pad should be between 1 4 and 7 16 inch thick and should have a density of 6 to 8 pounds per cubic foot.