UNDERLAY
4 ways to help care for your rugs.
A rug (or large carpet or kilim/flatweave) laid straight on the floor can often skid around or on fitted carpet may creep. We offer 4 practical solutions. In all cases underlay will give a softness underfoot, eliminate slipping, and over the long term it will reduce wear. Underlay is part of good rug care, along with cleaning periodically (see here for information on this). If you want a sample, please email.
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Super Velvet Underlay
A high quality underlay to support rugs, carpets and kilims on wood, laminate, tile or stone floors.
The traditional felt is entirely recycled. It is made from textile trade dross which provides cushioning with minimal shedding of fibres. The crumbed rubber underside stops any slipping and doesn't mark floors.
We can work out what is needed for your rug and cut to order, usually allowing about 4cms overlap of your rug, all round. It is supplied in 7.3 x 1.36m rolls. Some rug sizes relative to the roll width mean its better to allow a greater overlap. If a carpet needs two or more pieces of underlay, it may be desirable to join them with heat bonded tape.
Cost: £30 + VAT per linear metre off the roll. £5/metre bonding tape
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Egalsoft
To stop rugs, carpets and kilims creeping or ruckling on fitted carpets.
This underlay is specially designed to stop rugs creeping on fitted carpets. The pile of most fitted carpets leans in one direction. The creeping problem happens as you walk on a rug laid on top. It can cause significant damage to rugs in the long term and is very annoying too! The underlay is stiff with the underside having a slightly tacky surface. The top surface holds rugs steady.
We will work out what is needed and cut to order allowing about 4cms overlap of your rug, all round. It is supplied in 11 x 1.36m rolls. Some rug sizes relative to the roll width mean its better to allow a greater overlap.
Cost: £28 + VAT per linear metre off the roll
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AKO Profilo V Mesh Underlay
This is a premium 3mm thick anti-slip mesh underlay with a close pattern lattice for enhanced grip and cushioning. Designed for rugs on hard floors*. The mesh is coated on both sides with a unique PVC foam designed with a dual thickness lattice for optimum airflow, prolonging your rugs life span. Recommended for use with underfloor heating. Profilo mesh underlay is a great option for those looking for a premium underlay at an affordable price and with the benefit of a low impact environmental profile.
*Important note about this products: if the flooring is treated with water-based lacquers, allow at least 3 months full drying time before using Ako Profilo V Underlay. Only suitable for floorings treated with solvent-free sealants. Not suitable for vinyl floor tiles.
We will work out what is needed and cut to order allowing about 3cms overlap of your rug, all round. It is supplied in rolls of 160 cms width. Some rug sizes relative to the roll width mean its better to allow a greater overlap.
Cost: £23 + VAT per linear metre off the roll.
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Mesh underlay
This is a latex coated open string mesh for rugs on hard floors. It has insignificant cushioning effect but provides a useful degree of non slip. After some time the latex tends to lose its non-slip due to gathering dust but it can be tossed in a washing machine on a cold wash and ‘hey-presto’ it will work again.
We will work out what is needed and cut to order allowing about 3cms overlap of your rug, all round. It is supplied in rolls of 1.5m width. Some rug sizes relative to the roll width mean its better to allow a greater overlap.
Cost: £14 + VAT per linear metre off the roll.
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