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[TheBoy]

Any experts?

Mine is 13yr old, and in some areas where sofa feet where, its flattened. Was looking to just cut out the sq metres that need doing.  But I can't find mine anywhere on tinterweb.

The markings on mine read some combination of NOBILITY GOLD RIBBON.

Or do I need to replace the lot?

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Any experts?

Mine is 13yr old, and in some areas where sofa feet where, its flattened. Was looking to just cut out the sq metres that need doing.  But I can't find mine anywhere on tinterweb.

The markings on mine read some combination of NOBILITY GOLD RIBBON.

Or do I need to replace the lot?

Underlay, at least the rubber variety of 13 years ago, does degrade and fall to bits.  I would recommend TB the new eco underlay that is made from recycled material.  When I re-carpeted my home last year I used that, choosing the best grade as it was then on offer at the same price as the lower grade stuff.  I have been most satisfied with it

As said the old rubber underlay does degrade so I suspect all of yours needs to be replaced if 13 years old, and damaged.

[TheBoy]

The rest is in perfect condition, unlike most of the recycled/composite ones I saw when I used to have to lift the edges of carpets for a living.

Its obviously 13yrs of a 3 seater sofa that's flattened it a bit where the furniture legs are

[chrisgixer]

It might be ok now. But it's got to last the life of the new carpet as well.

Replace the lot imo. (Tight arse ) it's not expensive. Plus you have concrete floors.

[chrisgixer]

Also, it's worth getting cups for the castor feet. Although it depends on the castors shape of course. But your sound like they are causing damage.

[aaronjb]

TBs new carpet?

[Stuart30]

It might be ok now. But it's got to last the life of the new carpet as well.

Replace the lot imo. (Tight arse ) it's not expensive. Plus you have concrete floors.

Really...the carpet shop tried selling us underlay and I asked for a middle of the road type and that was £12.99 a sq meter @ 40 sq meters £520 ish.

Luckily I work on a Building site so steal borrow buy at reduced costs...Had a word with the lad at work and he is laying 40 sq meters of carpet (already bought) and supply underlay and grippers £200 for cash.

Gotta say I do love my job.

[TheBoy]

Also, it's worth getting cups for the castor feet. Although it depends on the castors shape of course. But your sound like they are causing damage.

Not casters, they are feet. Never managed to find a suitable cup, though doubt they'd be much better, given the feet shape on the sofa. Which is probably why we can't find cups that fit


When we bought the underlay at the time, the indie fitter gave us choices, and I know this was the most expensive. Worth paying the extra IMHO.  It is in as new condition, bar the 5 flattened bits under the larger of my sofas, and under "my" chair that has tolerated 14.5 stone for the last 13 years.  I'm certainly not replacing the underlay in the rest of the house - even stairs etc, the underlay is untouched.  I honestly believe this 13yr old would outlive the shite like Duralay Deluxe that shitfix sell.


To make matters more awkward, it has to be from a local supplier that will be open tomorrow or Monday. Carpets go in on Tues.

[chrisgixer]

Also, it's worth getting cups for the castor feet. Although it depends on the castors shape of course. But your sound like they are causing damage.

Not casters, they are feet. Never managed to find a suitable cup, though doubt they'd be much better, given the feet shape on the sofa. Which is probably why we can't find cups that fit


When we bought the underlay at the time, the indie fitter gave us choices, and I know this was the most expensive. Worth paying the extra IMHO.  It is in as new condition, bar the 5 flattened bits under the larger of my sofas, and under "my" chair that has tolerated 14.5 stone for the last 13 years.  I'm certainly not replacing the underlay in the rest of the house - even stairs etc, the underlay is untouched.  I honestly believe this 13yr old would outlive the shite like Duralay Deluxe that shitfix sell.


To make matters more awkward, it has to be from a local supplier that will be open tomorrow or Monday. Carpets go in on Tues.

Just do that room then.

Poor project management though. As i guess you're stuck with what's available.

Failing that cut out the square that's under the chairs, cut it into 4 and put the worn bit in the middle. Who's to know unless you move the chairs.
.... Although looking at it that way, who's to know anyway.

[chrisgixer]

It might be ok now. But it's got to last the life of the new carpet as well.

Replace the lot imo. (Tight arse ) it's not expensive. Plus you have concrete floors.

Really...the carpet shop tried selling us underlay and I asked for a middle of the road type and that was £12.99 a sq meter @ 40 sq meters £520 ish.

Luckily I work on a Building site so steal borrow buy at reduced costs...Had a word with the lad at work and he is laying 40 sq meters of carpet (already bought) and supply underlay and grippers £200 for cash.

Gotta say I do love my job.

....as said its not expensive.

[TheBoy]

Just do that room then.

Poor project management though. As i guess you're stuck with what's available.

It'd have to be dining room and lounge, as one bit of carpet. Guessing 40m² without getting tape measure out. I guess good underlay is going to be £25, so about a grand.

Time has been against us.

[Broomies Mate]

I'm a bit confuzzled.  If you have concrete floors, the only real reason for the underlay is to provide thermal insulation.

Why replace the underlay if it's in good nick, with the exception of a few places where furniture has been for 13 years?  Furthermore, why replace it if the furniture will remain in the same place and make impressions on the new underlay?

Has one missed something? 

[Jusme]

+1. 

[Stuart30]

I'm a bit confuzzled.  If you have concrete floors, the only real reason for the underlay is to provide thermal insulation.

Why replace the underlay if it's in good nick, with the exception of a few places where furniture has been for 13 years?  Furthermore, why replace it if the furniture will remain in the same place and make impressions on the new underlay?

Has one missed something? 

Simple mate...its how people with too much money think.

[Gaffers]

Or he is rearranging the furniture