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![Elka Underlay 15m2]( "Elka Underlay 15m2")
Elka Underlay 15m2
Elka Underlay is designed to protect and secure your floor. It comes in a handy lightweight 15m2 roll and is ideal for use with laminate and real wood engineered flooring. -
![Elka Dual Lay Underlay with VPB Vapour Proof Barrier 15m2]( "Elka Dual Lay Underlay with VPB Vapour Proof Barrier 15m2")
Elka Dual Lay Underlay with VPB Vapour Proof Barrier 15m2
Elka DPM (Damp Proof Membrane) Underlay is suitable for underfloor heating, and can be used with laminate, real wood engineered flooring. The Elka DPM Underlay includes a laminated damp proof membrane back for use on concrete ground floor installations... -
![Quick Step Uniclic Green Underlay 15m2]( "Quick Step Uniclic Green Underlay 15m2")
![Quick Step Uniclic Green Underlay 15m2]( "Quick Step Uniclic Green Underlay 15m2")
Quick Step Uniclic Green Underlay 15m2
The Quick Step Uniclic Plus underlay reduces reflection sound which is the sound that you hear when you walk across the floor. The Uniclic Plus underlay is ideal for rooms with less traffic -
![Elka 5mm Gold Comfort Underlay (15m2)]( "Elka 5mm Gold Comfort Underlay (15m2)")
Elka 5mm Gold Comfort Underlay (15m2)
Our comprehensive range of underlay is designed to protect and secure your Elka floor. The Comfort Lay by Elka is a 5mm underlay with cushioned support for laminate, engineered, and solid wood flooring. It includes an integrated VPB (Vapour Proof... -
![Floor Protector Double Barrier Double Overlap 3 x 1000mm x 15m]( "Floor Protector Double Barrier Double Overlap 3 x 1000mm x 15m")
Floor Protector Double Barrier Double Overlap 3 x 1000mm x 15m
Your floors may be a source of pride, but liquids can destroy them and cause damage to your interior furnishings. With a vapour barrier on both sides, the Barrier Plus Underlay is protected against moisture that would otherwise rise into your flooring,... -
![Quick Step 1.2mm Alpha Transit Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 1.2mm Alpha Transit Underlay (15m2)")
Quick Step 1.2mm Alpha Transit Underlay (15m2)
This underlay is the perfect choice if you want to reduce the sound to the rooms below. Ideal for upper floors and apartments! It is mainly made of recycled materials, a sustainable choice! This underlay is the perfect choice if you want to reduce the... -
![Quick Step 1.5mm Vinyl Heat Underlay (10m2)]( "Quick Step 1.5mm Vinyl Heat Underlay (10m2)")
Quick Step 1.5mm Vinyl Heat Underlay (10m2)
This 10m2 underlay is ideal for rooms with direct sunlight. It also offers the best sound reduction in the room. Note: if the temperature of your Vinyl Flex floor is expected to raise up to or above 45�C, for instance due to direct sunlight, it is... -
![Quick Step 1mm Vinyl Comfort Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 1mm Vinyl Comfort Underlay (15m2)")
![Quick Step 1mm Vinyl Comfort Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 1mm Vinyl Comfort Underlay (15m2)")
Quick Step 1mm Vinyl Comfort Underlay (15m2)
This underlay is the best all-rounder when it comes to sound reduction. It's ideal for rooms with frequent traffic. It is made of 100% recycled material, a sustainable choice! To install, first unroll the underlay on the subfloor with the logo upwards... -
![Quick Step 2mm Basic Plus Underlay & DPM (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Basic Plus Underlay & DPM (15m2)")
![Quick Step 2mm Basic Plus Underlay & DPM (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Basic Plus Underlay & DPM (15m2)")
Quick Step 2mm Basic Plus Underlay & DPM (15m2)
This quality and budget-friendly underlay is ideal for rooms with less traffic. It reduces the sound, both in the room and to the rooms below. Before laying your QuickStep floor, you must install an underlay. A good underlay provides the stable... -
![Quick Step 2mm Silentwalk Underlay (7m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Silentwalk Underlay (7m2)")
![Quick Step 2mm Silentwalk Underlay (7m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Silentwalk Underlay (7m2)")
Quick Step 2mm Silentwalk Underlay (7m2)
This underlay is the best choice for sound reduction in the room. It's ideal for rooms with heavy traffic and the perfect combo with floor heating or cooling. The Quick-Step Silent Walk Underlay is purpose made for people who want to dampen the sound of... -
![Quick Step 2mm Transitsound Impact Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Transitsound Impact Underlay (15m2)")
![Quick Step 2mm Transitsound Impact Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Transitsound Impact Underlay (15m2)")
Quick Step 2mm Transitsound Impact Underlay (15m2)
This underlay is the perfect choice if you want to reduce the sound to the rooms below. Ideal for upper floors and apartments! This underfloor is supplied in a conveniently and easy-to-transport roll. To install, first unroll the underlay with the logo... -
![Quick Step 2mm Unisound Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Unisound Underlay (15m2)")
![Quick Step 2mm Unisound Underlay (15m2)]( "Quick Step 2mm Unisound Underlay (15m2)")
Quick Step 2mm Unisound Underlay (15m2)
This Quick Step underlay is the best all-rounder when it comes to sound reductionwith impact sound score of 19dB. It's ideal for rooms with frequent traffic. It maximises the reduction of sound in the room and to the rooms below. Before laying your... -
![Quick Step 5mm Thermolevel Underlay (9m2)]( "Quick Step 5mm Thermolevel Underlay (9m2)")
![Quick Step 5mm Thermolevel Underlay (9m2)]( "Quick Step 5mm Thermolevel Underlay (9m2)")
Quick Step 5mm Thermolevel Underlay (9m2)
Thermolevel is the perfect choice for the installation on top of existing tiles or a highly uneven floor. It also provides extra insulation. Note: it is not compatible with floor heating. To install, in the first underlay row, cut the puzzle edge in... -
Timbertech Original Underlay 3 x 1000 x 10,000mm
It is one of the highest quality room acoustic insulation materials on the market. Timbertech Original is thinner and much denser than inferior alternatives so keeps floor height to a minimum. -
![White Acoustic Underlay 2000 x 1000 x 15,000mm]( "White Acoustic Underlay 2000 x 1000 x 15,000mm")
White Acoustic Underlay 2000 x 1000 x 15,000mm
Acoustic White is the ideal floor underlay that is equally suited to domestic use and commercial properties. The product offers excellent thermal properties whilst offering both shock and sound insulation. The product is lightweight ensuring ease of use...
Underlay
At Howarth, we offer a wide range of flooring underlays suitable for all types of installation—whether you're laying vinyl, engineered timber, or laminate flooring.
Choosing the right underlay is important, as it can make a big difference to the final look, feel, and performance of your floor. A good underlay can improve sound insulation, help with floor levelling, and even provide added thermal benefits.
Before selecting an underlay, think about what your floor needs. Are your floors even or uneven? Is the installation upstairs or downstairs? Do you want a budget-friendly option or something more premium? Are you looking to reduce noise or protect against damp?
We stock both laminate flooring underlay and wood floor underlay, giving you plenty of options based on your flooring type and requirements.
For more guidance on choosing the best type of underlay, please get in touch with your friendly local Howarth branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is underlay?
Underlay is usually worked out per square metre, and you can be paying anywhere between £2-£8 for each square metre, depending on where you buy your underlay from and how good the quality of the products is. There is also the cost of installation to consider.
How much underlay do I need?
As a rule, we suggest buying as much as or more than you need. If your room is about 350 square feet, you will probably want to buy four rolls of 100 square foot underlayment.
Which way up does underlay go?
Rubber underlay should go face-down so the rubber is against the floor and the backing faces up. Foam underlay should also be face-down, with the coloured film on the floor and the backing face up.