these days we have so many types of underlay to choose from and from old fashioned felt to the new 'eco friendly' foam underlay.
the thing is with underlay it can be miss interpreted as just another way for people like me to making money. and to try and sell it without sounding like your just after a few more extra pounds is a challenge in its self.
As a carpet salesman that has been in trade over 20 years I hope people will trust I have a pretty good knowledge on the subject of flooring, but sadly far to many try and cheat people out of hard earned money which in turn gives other salesman a bad name.
I find the best way to deal with the 'underlay sales saga'' is to just try and give my honest opinion and basic facts.
1. A good underlay can extend the life of the carpet by up to 60% longer.
2. Using the exsisting carpets to act as an underlay is in no way the same as a really underlay and gripper fit.
3. it should last 10 year plus or as long as the life of the carpet
I guess like with any sale, the customer has to be able to trust the salesman. A salesman has to be truthful and give the best advise possible. Yes its about making money/ living, but its also about giving the best value for the customers need.
It would be so easy for me to say that underlay softens and takes wear away from carpets just like god it is there and cushions the blow and so on and so on. but that's is just to obvious and lets face it a bit tacky.
how do we know which salesman is giving us the best advice and which is just trying to make more money and reach his target. That's a question we can only answer with experience and maybe others advice.The people around me where Christians, my mum was a Christian and my dad is too. I guess 2 years ago I made a decision to take those peoples advice and trust in a God that promises the best. that knows what it is to live and who's love for every one of us remains the same no matter what.
