Eco-friendly laminate flooring underlay
Sustainable options for a green home
With more than 80% of consumers making alterations in their lifestyle to tackle climate change, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, it’s clear the country is moving in a more eco-friendly direction.
It may not be your first thought, but your choice of laminate flooring underlay can also contribute to your eco-efforts.
From recyclable materials to strategically limiting heating usage, there are plenty of green laminate underlay options homeowners can use to help save the planet in their own way.
At Carpet Underlay Shop, we’re home to several laminate flooring underlay products suitable for laminate and engineered wood flooring you could use to build a more eco-conscious home, if you favour laminate in your living room, bedroom, or anywhere else.
We even label our products so you can choose the most eco-friendly options for you - just look out for the ‘eco’ sticker on our product listings.
So keep reading to learn more, or get in touch with one of our underlay experts if you need a helping hand choosing the right underlay for you.
How the right laminate underlay can create a more eco-friendly home
- Using less heating
The majority of modern homes in the country utilise heating systems powered by gas boilers.
Many of us are already trying to limit how often we put the heating on due to the cost of living crisis, but at some point, the temperature simply drops too low, resulting in us reaching for the thermostat.
While they may be an effective way to heat homes equipped with water radiators, they’re not an effective choice for those wanting to create a more eco-friendly world.
Because they operate by burning fossil fuels, gas boilers release greenhouse gases (such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide) which contribute to climate change.
However, certain laminate underlay options can help reduce the need to switch the heating on. By trapping heat, which often dissipates due to the cold hard floor below, such underlays help to keep the room warm – thus reducing the release of greenhouse gases.
- Recyclable options
Once it’s served its purpose many years from now, should you simply toss your laminate underlay away? It’s what happens countless times when people make renovations, but it doesn’t always have to be this way.
One of the benefits of the eco-boom we’re experiencing is the abundance of recyclable materials that are being used to create all sorts of items in our day-to-day lives - including underlay!
By choosing an underlay that’s recyclable, you’re helping avoid an excessive amount of waste heading to landfill; waste that costs a lot of money and energy to manage.
Plus, the recycling process is far less energy-intensive than the processes involved in hauling and crushing landfill waste, so you may be doing even more for the planet than you realise.
Options for eco-friendly laminate flooring underlay at Carpet Underlay Shop
For those seeking to add a high-end touch to their underlay while also reaping plenty of eco-benefits, our Royale 7mm Professional Sonic Gold Underlay is an undeniable choice.
Along with exceptional heat insulation – retaining warmth and reducing the need for further heat sources – it also offers great sound reduction; ideal if you want to limit the echo of voices or other noises for a quieter, more peaceful environment.
It’s crafted from high-density polyethylene foam, which is 100% recyclable. So once the underlay has reached the end of its life, it can be transformed into a whole host of new products – or more underlay – significantly reducing waste.
Better still, the polyethylene foam is also HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) and CFC-free, eliminating the risk of spreading these substances to both you and the environment.
Perfect to use across any wood or laminate flooring, our 7mm Fibreboard Underlay is an eco-friendly option that’s well worth considering if you’re dealing with a subfloor that’s in less-than-perfect condition.
The impressive thickness of this underlay helps to create a smoother, more even surface for walking on, meaning your laminate flooring will have a uniform and even feel as soon as it’s applied.
But on the eco-friendly front, this fibreboard underlay is surprisingly effective. It’s made from recyclable materials and is completely biodegradable, meaning it won’t spend years taking up space in landfill sites.
It’s also produced with no harmful chemicals, making it safe and reliable for use in the home, without fears of any unwanted side effects that could be picked up during the application process or over long-term usage.
A popular choice for homeowners wanting to reduce noise reverberation, Cloud 9 Cush n Wood Underlay is also a great choice if you want to help out the planet, too.
Its structure means it can help absorb sound, instead of bouncing it around the room creating an echo chamber.
Its high TOG rating also makes it an invaluable tool for retaining heat, reducing the need to turn the heating on during those chilly winter months.
But for all its other advantages, perhaps the key advantage of the Cloud 9 Cush n Wood Underlay is its durability and long-lasting effectiveness.
Once laid, you can expect this underlay to last as long as your laminate flooring, making it perfect for eco enthusiasts keen on reducing waste. It also relieves the need to buy more underlay in the near future, saving you time, effort and money.
Browse our collection of eco-friendly laminate underlay
If you’re planning to install new laminate flooring or a wood floor and want to create the greenest home possible to help future generations, take a look at our selection of eco-friendly laminate flooring underlay at Carpet Underlay Shop.
Whether you’re keen to find out more about the eco-effectiveness of our products, or simply have a few unanswered questions, we’re here to offer expert advice. Give us a call on 0203 887 0994 or drop us a message at sales@carpet-underlay-shop.co.uk and one of our friendly team will be happy to assist you!
- Alex Illidge
