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Wood floor underlays are very useful. They provide peaceful living and working environments by curtailing sounds such as footsteps from travelling through the floor. Besides sound insulation, these underlays also provide you with a number of benefits.
Firstly, they make each step softer and more comfortable - a trait that is very helpful for the elderly or anyone with joint problems. They are also environmentally friendly as most of these underlay are made from recycled material. With so many benefits, it's indeed a wise idea to have one installed in your home too and the following 3 tips will ensure you choose the right underlay.
1. Material of a wood floor underlay.
Underlays can be manufactured from a number of different materials. These can include foam, rubber, cork, polythene, fiber, etc. Different materials provide different benefits. Foam is lightweight, comes in varying thicknesses, provides decent dampness protection and is suitable for almost all types of wood floors.
Cork is another popular option as it is mostly recycled. It's also great if you want to curb allergens as cork is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It's also great at smoothening out any imperfections in the floor installation. Rubber on the other hand is exceptionally good for sound insulation. It is also very durable. Moreover, rubber underlays are great at increase the underfoot comfort.
2. Footfall levels.
The type of wood floor underlay you use also depends on the amount of foot traffic. For bedrooms, attics and other low footfall areas, a basic underlay should do the job. However, in living rooms where you can expect more foot traffic, go for a more advanced underlay. If you are installing it for an office, it's best you go for a top-of-the-line underlay.