Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 7Sep 29, 2009 9:37 am Thanks Ash, I understand that a soft underlay can cause movement and thus problems down the track ( l learn't that from this wonderful forum ) especially if the carpet is not laid properly to begin with. As our carpet was laid with a power stretcher and architectural smooth edge, hopefully that will go a long way towards preventing rucks and rippling. I suppose only time will tell Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 8Sep 29, 2009 8:26 pm In the bedrooms the traffic is usually fairly light and softer underlay should not pose too many issues. cheers Col Nation For information on caring for wool and other carpet and upholstery go to www.woolsafe.com.au Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 10Sep 30, 2009 9:24 pm Hi Ash , I'm looking forward to catching up with you on the Gold Coast next week. It should be fun talking nothing but carpets for a few days. cheers Col Nation For information on caring for wool and other carpet and upholstery go to www.woolsafe.com.au Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 12Oct 09, 2009 6:33 pm I too have just had Redbook carpets laid with Dunlop Ultimate underlay and its fabulous underfoot. I wouldn't scrimp with cheaper underlay. Arfur Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 13Oct 28, 2009 6:56 pm we have upgraded to Bridgestone gold underlay. Carpet was laid in a day when we werent at the house. Imagine our surprise/anger when some of the carpet has had to be pulled up and we notice they used black (basic) underlay! why is it so hard to get honest tradies these days?? apologies to the honest ones but we are having a bad run Re: Sorry - another question about underlay 14Oct 28, 2009 10:26 pm the mont we have upgraded to Bridgestone gold underlay. Carpet was laid in a day when we werent at the house. Imagine our surprise/anger when some of the carpet has had to be pulled up and we notice they used black (basic) underlay! why is it so hard to get honest tradies these days?? apologies to the honest ones but we are having a bad run Suggest you go back to the retailer with contract in hand and demand you get what you paid for. Ash. Hi l plan to install a self adhesive vinyl plank floor. l first need to attach masonite boards underlay to by plywood subfloor of my house. What size nails and how many… 0 8416 Jimbo73 I would use heaps of adhesive on each sheet and screw rather than nail. use as many as you like cheers Simeon 1 4082 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11221 |