21 Nov Five Reasons Why You Should Never Install Flooring Without Underlay
Flooring and underlay are like coffee and biscuits (or tea and scones, peanut butter and jelly, or salt and pepper depending on your preferences). In other words, they belong together. While you technically can install floors without underlay, it’s a rather bad idea and can have some pretty significant consequences. In this blog, we look at five reasons why you should never install floors without underlay, so let’s jump in.
Legislation Often Requires It
Arguably one of the most important reasons why you should never install a floor without underlay is the fact that it probably won’t be compliant with any flooring legislation that impacts your home. The most common reason for this is to do with sound transference, but the integrity and sustainability of flooring systems is also required to hit certain markers in some cases.
Your Floor Won’t Last As Long
Another reason why you should never install floors without underlay is that they won’t last as long. One of the key features of all Airstep underlays is that it extends the longevity of the carpet it is installed beneath, which is an important feature both for your household budget, and your interior design.
You’ll Probably Void Your Floor’s Warranty
Many carpets and hard floors have strict requirements regarding the installation of an appropriate underlay beneath them. Failure to comply with these requirements can lead to your warranty being voided, as the absence of underlay indicates that the installation instructions have not been followed correctly. All Airstep foam underlay is guaranteed for the life of your carpet.
You’ll Have More Noise Pollution In Your Home
Floors that do not have underlay beneath them will result in a louder interior environment. Because underlay is designed to provide sound dampening qualities, failure to install it beneath your floors means you’ll hear every step you take at a louder volume. Not only is this unhealthy (studies show that noise pollution significantly increases stress) but it could also mean that your floors fail to comply with regulations and legislation which can lead to a whole lot of headaches for approval and problems with body corp.
Your Home Will Be Less Comfortable
Finally, although this one doesn’t have legal or health implications, nobody wants their home to be uncomfortable, so it’s definitely worth installing underlay purely for the comfort factor. We suggest selecting one of our luxury underlays for best results in this department, but any Airstep underlay will provide benefits for the way your floors feel underfoot.
So, now you know why you should never install your floors without underlay, head over to our residential underlay section to make your selection.