We have just moved into a first floor flat which is above garages. It is VERY cold and currently has wooden flooring down. We are going to remove the flooring and put carpets down (2.9 tog underlay and 2.8 tog carpet) but we are also looking at putting foil insulation (Eco Tech floor foam insulation) down underneath as an extra barrier to stop drafts/keep the heat in. However Tapi carpets, and I assume others, won’t lay underlay and carpet on top of the foil and they said it’s not required. The underlay needs to be stapled down apparently so they would break the foil barrier anyway. Should we try and find a small independent company that would fit on top of the foil or should the underlay/carpet be enough? I’m mostly worried about a draft coming from the edges where the carpet meets the skirting board.
Thanks for any advice!
Just an idea to help your situation, put the foil in place and put a layer of plywood over the top then underlay and carpet adding the layers will help keep the heat in.
You won’t lose much heat through a few staple holes.
Hope it helps
Hi you could use spray adhesive instead of staples if you really would like the foil underneath but the underlay would do same job plus grippers round the edges would be nailed or glued to floor depending if concrete or wood hope that's helps you decide
The carpet will be tucked into the gap where it meets skirting board forming a thick layer around room so the carpet and underlay is more than enough as the underlay needs stapled down
Have you tried spray glue at all ?
Foil barrier is not needed, underlay and carpet is at risk of failure due too the foil being waterproof so will keep moisture under the carpet