Preparation

Subflooring is the floor underneath the new floor that is being laid. We will lay the appropriate subfloor, including smoothing compound, or a plywood, so that your luxury vinyl tiles, or carpet have the perfect base beneath them. The chosen floor type and the way it’s installed will determine what subfloor preparation is required. When we come out for your free, initial consultation, we will assess the current subfloor and provide you with guidance as to whether it is appropriate for the flooring of your choice.

In advance of having a carpet installed, we will install carpet grippers. Carpet gripper rods are strips of plywood which are created with nails and tacks or pins. These make sure that the carpet is held securely in place.

The carpet gripper will be fitted around the edge of your room and the pins will keep the carpet firmly in its designated position.

We also use carpet shims, which help to compensate for the difference between heights in different flooring. The carpet shims can be adjusted by as much as 30mm, which means you can have an easy transition, which can solve access issues. They are the perfect complement for when you have carpet installed next to solid flooring such as tiles, stone or hardwood floors.

Underlay is the fabric that is installed underneath the main carpet. Choosing the right underlay will help the carpet to become more durable and long-lasting, increasing the life of your carpet by as much as 50%. Underlay is an important aspect of carpeting because it helps to absorb impact to the carpet, along with reducing wear and tear. It is also a requirement of the British Standards 5325 (2001). It can also help to improve sound insulation, as well as increasing heat retention, which will help reduce your heating bills.