Underlay

Treadmore Softwalk

Choice

Whatever the flooring task, there is an underlay for it

As Europe’s largest producer of quality underlay, Interfloor has unrivalled experience within the industry, built on more than 70 years of manufacturing and innovation.

‘Flooring is integral to making the first and best impression but, as many fitters know, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Knowing and understanding the unique challenges presented by different environments is what drives us to constantly diversify our product offering. It’s for this reason that we offer one of the largest underlay ranges available, whether customers need a specific underlay solution or to meet a particular price point,’ says Laura Ashall, Interfloor marketing director.

‘PU foam underlays such as Tredaire Softwalk continue to be a favourite for domestic use, offering a superb blend of underfoot comfort, impact sound reduction and insulation. Its lightweight design not only makes it easy to fit, but tiny air pockets inside the foam create a luxuriously springy feel when walked on, which is why it’s perfect for bedrooms.

‘Sponge rubber similarly offers outstanding comfort, but its denser, more flexible design means it particularly excels at absorbing impact and airborne sound. A traditional choice that has been available since the 1950s, sponge rubber is a highly versatile option for a range of spaces, from living rooms to bedrooms or even home offices. The specialist underlays Duralay Heatflow and Tredaire King are low tog and can

Heatflow be used with underfloor heating.’

In high traffic spaces, durability is essential. ‘Treadmore from Duralay offers exceptional resilience in these interiors and can help to extend the life of carpets in hallways and landings that can often show wear sooner. This type of underlay also makes excellent use of waste materials. The crumb rubber underlays manufactured by Interfloor are made of recycled car tyres, to give end users a more sustainable and environmentally friendly flooring product.

‘While many of these underlays are designed to be used with carpet, Duralay also offers solutions for hard flooring and laminates. Floating floors can be susceptible to warping and movement and this is where a good underlay such as Silentfloor Gold makes all the difference. A wood and laminate underlay will help to support the floor to reduce movement in the joints and can also significantly reduce impact noise.’

One of the latest innovations at Interfloor is the development of Tredaire renu, a 98% recycled, 100% recyclable underlay made of foam from reclaimed soft furnishings. ‘Our most ambitious project to date, renu is helping to keep thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill, while promoting more sustainable methods of production,’ says Ashall. Visit: www.interfloor.com