Before laying outdoor coating, you should think over all the necessary components in advance. Special substrates are responsible for the fact that the floor obtained is not only beautiful and comfortable, but also possessed good characteristics for wear resistance and practicality.

If the carpet is selected, a corrective layer is also required to increase its operational properties.

The importance of laying

If for laminate or parquet does not question the need for a substrate, then many are trying to do not buy this material for the carpet. In this case, there is a whole list of advantages and arguments in favor of applying an additional layer. These include:

1. Savings when choosing directly coverage. The offering carpet on the market differs in price, so using the substrate you can safely choose inexpensive coating. It will provide the necessary properties for convenient operation.
2. An increase in the service life of the finished gender, due to the substrate increases indicators of wear resistance and efficiency.
3. Giving a subtle carpet of additional density, due to the maintenance of the design technology, a soft and comfortable surface is obtained.
4. Improving noise and thermal insulation properties by an additional layer.
5. Aligning small black floor flaws and smoothing the irregularities of the base.

The condition of the finished coating directly depends on the load, so that the carpet can rarely pleased the owners, it is important to reduce the friction between the surface of the floor and the material to a minimum. This load takes on the substrate under the carpet, especially since the laying is carried out without the use of glue. As a rule, the lower side of the coating is mild, with assistance with the surface of the draft floor, wear is rising.

In the case of a low-pile carpet and a thin base, discomfort can be felt, and the substrate will compensate for the insufficient softness of the purchased material.

Existing varieties

The market offers three main types of substrate for carpet, differing in composition:

• polyurethane;
• polyurethane foam;
• from rubber crumb.

The first view consists of artificial jute or paper, tops are covered with a layer of polyethylene or felt. This adds moisture protection or noise insulating properties. The convenience of choosing such a substrate is the ability to hide the flaws of the floor base due to a sufficiently large thickness.

Polyurethane foam is characterized by hydro and thermal insulation characteristics, due to high wear-resistant indicators apply not only for residential premises. This species is ideal for use in municipal and office buildings, business centers. The condition for the possibility of using a polyurethane foam substrate is considered an even base, the floor drop is allowed in 3 mm.

Substrates on the floor consisting of rubber crumbs belong to the dense and solid material. However, for carpet, it is considered ideal, because due to its softness there is a feeling of elasticity and springness. Optimally combined with material from natural components.

Tips for choosing

In each case, the optimal option helps consultants in the store, but it is worth it yourself to navigate among a large range. The main conditions for long-term and high-quality operation are:

• sufficient elasticity. To check this property, it is necessary to squeeze the substrate, it must quickly straighten up. If the sample was crushed - the service life will be short-term, not designed for heavy loads;
• density. The material should not be loose, otherwise the appearances of cracks and gaps cannot be avoided;
• the substrate thickness is optimal to be 65-100 mm. With a greater value, the material can be raised quickly even in conditions of careful operation. It is important to combine these factors to obtain a high-quality lower layer, which will make the floor soft, comfortable and warm.

In any case, before laying the coating it is necessary to take care of aligning the surface of the base with the help of special building mixtures. There are situations when there is no need to use a substrate for carpet. These include:

• laying the cover on linoleum - it will serve as a protective layer;
• in the case of the presence of the material as the basis, sometimes on the carpet, the substrate is glued in the factory. It is worth considering when buying materials.

For successful laying of smooth coating before the process rolls rolls on a flat surface. The canvas should fly in this form at least 24 hours, then the waves will disappear from the twisted position. At the same time, the indicators of the level of humidity of 10-65% and temperature from 18 ° C.

Prices for the substrate

Buy a substrate for carpet is not difficult, when choosing a coating in related products, you can find the necessary material. In this case, the cost will differ not only because of the characteristics of the instance, but also its manufacturer. At the same time, it is not necessary to save on the substrate, because later the risk remains to give more finances to the alteration of all coverage after a short time.

• The famous company in the market is "Isolon", it produces many products. The polyurethane foam substrate "Elite" is universal, it is suitable as the basis for laminate, parquet and carpet. The manufacturer offers various stamps of material, characterized by the density and width of the canvas. The price of the "Elite" substrate begins from 2 cu / m2.
• Products StartFloor Natur, consisting of cellulose goes in the plates. It is characterized by environmentality, due to the material used, the flooring is provided. The price of such a substrate is in the area 3ow. / M2.
• Products "Isoflex" is made of foamed polyethylene, it refers to inexpensive, but quality materials. A closed cellular structure ensures the optimal characteristics of the finished coating. The price of the substrate "Isoflex" goes around 1U. / m2.

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