Contract Floors July 08

Down under Underlay
Floorwise’s Hyper range of underlays
There are many different types of underlay on option, it will not perform or prolong the life of lightweight product, polyurethane foam is the
the market today. Some meet speciﬁ c, special- the ﬂ ooring. ideal underlay material.
ised needs, while others provide an all-in-one Currently, there are a number of branded ‘Using our Super HD (High Density) innova-
solution. Resisting dynamic forces, assisting in underlays on the market that offer cost-effec- tion that creates a dense enough product to
maintaining wear characteristics and qual- tive solutions that last. withstand the high level of footfalls within con-
ity, insulating heat and reducing impact noise, Richard Bailey, managing director of tract locations, HyperLIFT and HyperTREAD are
underlay serves many critical functions. Floorwise explained to ContractFloors how the the most durable of our Hyper range and are
A few years ago a worrying trend emerged contract rated versions of the latest generation rated to BS5808: 1991 (2005) Heavy Contract
where a ﬂ ux of low end, poor underlay solutions underlays bring portability, performance and Use. Therefore, contractors can specify these
were ﬂ ooding the market. Although, in the recyclability to contract installations: products in complete conﬁ dence knowing that
very short term, these underlays served their ‘Our Hyper range represents the latest both products will provide the durability and
purpose, it quickly transpired that they were not development in underlay technology bringing resilience to cope in hotels, leisure facilities and
up to the job. recycled polyurethane foam to the contract other commercial areas.
Thankfully, things have changed. Although the sector. Formed under a mixture of pressure ‘Yet, despite this excellent durability and
cheaper product may seem like an attractive and heat to produce a dense and resilient, yet resilience, HyperLIFT and HyperTREAD are also
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