underlay advise?

xyz123

another underlay question i am afraid. any recommendation as to which one between PU foam and rubber waffle should i buy for new carpet being installed by allied in bedrooms and stairs.

secondly any recommendations? i was thinking of tradier dreamwalk 11 mm or Cloud 9 Cumulus. this is of course without knowing how good are rubber waffle ones are?

UncleD

Hi xyz123, this is what I've learned along the way. Sponge rubber is the old traditional style of underlay, and is incredibly comfortable. However, it's not as durable as the PU foam, so it's not as good on stairs which get a lot of wear. PU foam is almost as comfortable as sponge rubber, lasts longer, weighs less (so is easier to carry), and is cheaper.

Both Dreamwalk and Cloud 9 Cumulus are good, top of the range underlays. My preference is Dreamwalk, I think it's slightly more comfortable and durable. If you're thinking of buying it online you can save a lot of money - try searching for All About Underlay, they've got Dreamwalk under 'carpet underlay' on their website.