there is a thin black rubber that is laid down in areas for sound deadening, then underlay is laid over the top of that.
I have laid carpet in apartments that…

a few misconceptions here, hopefully i can clear it up.
smoothedge must be installed on any floor (excluding direct stick carpet or dual bond)
it goes around the entire perimeter of a…

awesome advice given here guys.
sounds like it wasn't powerstretched correctly the first and second time.
the manufacturer can void warranties if not installed to australian specs.
yes however manufacturers are sending…

to help answer your question Kirstenl
a 30oz carpet on the ultimate gold foam will be good, what your carpet lacks in thickness your underlay makes up for.
a 60oz carpet, is…

Michelle, you have given some good advice, a nice change to see some real information rather than "our product is the best"

lol, the information you received regarding power stretching is laughable.
powerstretching is required on any room larger than 2-3 metres. A long warranty is given to make you feel better, when…

First off dont buy by the square metre, it's simply a way to make your carpet sound cheaper when in reality you will always be buying by the broadloom metre.
In…

i know this is an old post, but i have had a customer ask me the question about stretching carpet and they were more confused with the above posts than…