Not long ago, when the floor is cleaned, soft carpet has strolled directly on the cement tie. Today, the installation process of this coverage takes a little longer due to changes in technology. In the sequence of flooring, it is necessary to install an additional lining layer - the substrate that significantly improves the quality of the surface itself and provides comfort when used.

Why use the substrate?

The use of the substrate has become more mandatory than the desired stage when finishing the floor.

Registration of an additional basis must certainly need to after the end of construction, the surface parameters exposed to constant loads responded to the following requirements:

• high wear resistance;
• perfectly smooth and smooth surface;
• high durability with pressure load.

Benefits of the design of the substrate

The use of such technology gives indisputable benefits throughout the entire period of operation.

Among the most significant advantages of mounting the substrate will select the following:

• Extension of the period of operation 2-3 times.
• The formation of a softer coating that gives greater comfort when walking.
• Reducing the manifestation of various surface damage.
• Efficiency due to the lack of frequent repair work.
• Tight reliable mounting of the carpet on the adhesive basis, which eliminates the coating shifts.
• Prevents the penetration of cold air flow from the artificial stone of the base and screed.
• Excellent shock absorber when installing heavy furniture.
• Simple correction of any, even minor irregularities, so that certainly affects the entire attractiveness of the interior.

Criteria for choosing a substrate for carpet

Before the substrate for the carpet to buy, read the main selection criteria and recommendations for the definition of quality product:

• Material type.
• Sheet thickness.
• Porosity.
• Elasticity and plasticity.
• Manufacturer.

What materials are used for the substrate?

To date, the following types of material are used as a lining layer under the carpet of the greatest demand:

1. Polyurethane. In the production of the substrate of this type, artificial jute and paper are used as the basis. The top layer is drawn up from polyethylene or felt, which gives it special elasticity. The thickness of the polyurethane substrate is greater than the same system from another material. Practical solution for mounting polyurethane substrate using stretch stretch technology.
2. Rubber crumb. It differs from other types of hardness and density. At the same time, after the end of all installation works, the amortization of such a substrate is significantly higher than that of other species. When walking there is a pleasant surface of the surface. An excellent variant of the combination of materials is the use of natural carpet.
3. Polyurethan. The substrate from this material is characterized by a higher cost due to the excellent characteristics of waterproofing and wear resistance. Such a lining layer for soft carpet is used mainly in public areas with elevated loads. When installing a polyurethane foam substrate, there are certain requirements for the surface of the surface and the level of humidity in the room. Such substrates are predominantly available for installation in any way.
4. Cork. Hypoallergenic natural material, which not only complies with the standards of the required strength, but also has the property of natural moisture regulation. Its base is a recycled oak wood compressable to the desired density. Due to this, cases of fungus or mold appearance are practically excluded. In addition, a good insulation that increases the level of comfort even without a special floor heating system. Among the advantages of this material, we note quite a democratic value. Given the whole complex of characteristics, it is this kind of substrate that is the most practical solution for arranging the home space in all rooms.
   
   

   Important! The price of the substrate for carpet in most cases is determined by the type of material.

What should be the thickness of the substrate sheet?

This indicator does not directly affect the strength of the material. Standard standards of norm - 5-10 mm. But, given the current tendency of the most rational use of space, all manufacturers seek to reduce the size of the material, while not losing on its quality.

Therefore, not the rare substrate with a thickness of 2 mm, which in their characteristics are quite suitable for home arrangement.

A thicker layer of material will naturally increase the quality of the substrate, but consider both the features of the installation. An excessively high substrate sometimes makes it difficult to lay styling and with time contributes to the appearance of irregularities due to the deformation of the canvas.

What does the density affect the density of the material?

Prefer the porous structure with home use. It will provide air and humidity circulation, plus to this, the spring is attached to the special use of the coating, softening. Dense solid canvases are longer applicable for public places where high resistance to abrasion and springs are required.

What does elasticity manifest?

Taking into account when choosing the next nuance: the higher the elasticity and plasticity of the substrate, the smaller risk of breaking at pressure and crumbling. That is, the more elastic coating, the longer it will last. This indicator is especially important when installing the bulk of heavy furniture, the load from which falls on a small side of the legs.

Important! Additionally, pay attention to the noise absorption and thermal insulation parameters to form the most comfortable in the use of the floor.

What manufacturer is better?

Be sure to prefer only to proven brands, since the specified parameters of the materials of some firms may not always correspond to reality.

Pay attention to materials from such a popular polyurethane foam of the following brands:

1. Napa. Suitable for domestic use when laying carpet on a concrete or wooden floor, carpet height for which does not exceed 2 cm. It is supplied to the market in rolls of 10 and 25 m2. The standard substrate thickness is 1.2 cm. Features of the composition - in addition to foamed polyurethane, accommodates antimicrobial additives. Possible mounting methods - stretching tension and double-sided gluing.
2. Berbermax. Applicable to cement, and on wooden bases at a coating height of 1.5 cm. The volume of material in rolls is 33 and 44 m2. In the thickness, the material slightly loses the previous one - only 7.5 mm, but the reinforcement bands with a ribbed film on both sides provide good strength and resistance to a flow under mechanical effect. Applicable, to a greater extent, for residential premises. Both technologies are suitable for styling today.
3. HC-BLUE. The height of the carpet, accessible to the laying of this substrate under the floors, is limited to 2 cm. The thickness of the material decorated into the rolls of 10 and 25 m2, is 7.5 mm. In addition to the basis of polyurethane foam with additives against fungi, the substrate is supplemented with viscose threads and a reinforced grid on one side. This material is characterized by elevated wear resistance - up to 3-4 coating coating and noise absorption coating. Fastening method - pulling on special hooks and double gluing.
4. Tuplex. The company has been presented in the market since 1998, but during this time it has managed to be well aware of its innovative activities. The material of this manufacturer is not only very strong with a layer thickness of only 3 mm. Special elasticity allows you to apply it even for floating and warm floors. Another distinctive property is a self-leveling that makes it possible to hide any flaws of current repairs and provides the most smooth and smooth coating.

When choosing a cork product, the following brands are recommended:

1. Ipocork. This Portuguese company is engaged in the production of various products from the traffic jam for more than a century and a half, so quite deserves attention as a reliable supplier of quality product. The thickness of the manufactured substrate, rolled into rolls of 10 m2 - only 2 mm. But for this material, such an indicator is quite enough with a properly selected production technology, which distinguishes IPocork.
2. Matrix. Products of this Portuguese manufacturer are represented in the market in two categories - and corrugated polystyrene and cork substrates. The cork coating has a thickness of 2 and 3 mm. In production, the storage function is reconstructed, which provides a constant form of material when pressing on it with any force.
3. MJO. Another Portuguese company that supplies substrates with a thickness of 2-4 mm. Release form standard - 10 m2. It is distinguished by the natural composition of all components. Guaranteed application life - 20 years. View video on laying cork substrate to make sure the simplicity of the entire process.

Products of the following companies are in demand from polyurethane models:

1. DTR 30. American-made lining material. The area of \u200b\u200bthe substrate coming on sale is 33 and 44 m2. The thickness of the material also has two options, which allows you to choose more acceptable - 4 and 6 mm. An artificial jute and felt was added. Laying is carried out only one way - stretch.
2. T5. The English company that supplies a polyurethane substrate with a paper base and an external coating from felt. Material thickness - 5 mm. Available amount of material in a roll - 15 m2. Among the advantages, we note the wide range of laying for any type of system, including floating floors.

Among the substrates based on rubber crumbs, we note the following brand:

Durafit 500. This brand is produced by the English company InterFloor. An additional component in the composition of the material from which production is performed - Poland. The substrate Durafit 500 is characterized by a high hardness of the sheet with a thickness of 5.25 mm. In one roll, 15 m2 of the canvas is fitted. Separately note the possibility of using the canvas for public and commercial premises.

Conclusion

Be sure to adhere to all recommendations when choosing a substrate for your home or office. Only in accordance with the technical characteristics of the estimated terms of use, you will appreciate the result of the result. However, in this case, the quality of the floor strength will be at a high level with an even attractive surface.