Flooring Underlay

While the visible floor gets all the attention, the quality of the installation depends heavily on what lies beneath. At One Step Beyond Flooring, we stock premium Underlays designed to maximize the lifespan, comfort, and performance of your wood and laminate flooring, ensuring your investment is protected from the ground up.

The Essential Foundation

Installing the correct underlay is critical for the structural integrity of your floor. It acts as a shock absorber, providing a cushioned layer that protects the delicate click-locking systems of laminate and engineered wood from excessive wear and movement. By reducing stress on the joints, a high-quality underlay helps prevent creaking and damage over time.

Sound & Heat Insulation

Transform the feel of your room with superior acoustic properties. Our high-density underlays are engineered to significantly reduce impact noise and the hollow sound often associated with hard flooring. They also provide excellent thermal insulation, helping to retain heat and making your home feel warmer and more comfortable underfoot.

Integrated Moisture Protection

Moisture is the enemy of wood and laminate. Many of our options, such as our foil-backed underlays, feature a built-in Damp Proof Membrane (DPM). This essential barrier blocks rising moisture from concrete subfloors, preventing warping and swelling. Additionally, the dense foam construction helps to smooth out minor subfloor imperfections for a perfectly flat finish.