What is an underlay?
An underlay is simply a rubber foam layer. It is simple to put down and it provides a few advantages. It acts as a shock absorbent layer to ensure that your floor is less prone to damage and that it is safer to any person who may accidentally fall on the surface. It also dampens sound and levels out the surface on which you lay the flooring. The underlay is also available as a separate product with self-adhesive qualities on each side of the layer. The self-adhesive underlay ensures that the floor expands and contracts without splitting at the joints or on the actual panel. It is not necessary to use glue if you pre-lay the self adhesive underlay as it holds the entire floor together as one unit. We highly recommend using an underlay-you may purchase these products from Bamboolands at a relatively cheap price!
