The best underlays for stairs are extremely durable and can take a beating. This is because your stairs (along with your landing and hallway) typically experiences the highest foot traffic in your home.
You therefore want a underlay that is made with compression resistant materials such as memory foam (Plushwalk) or highly dense that can ‘spring back’, otherwise you will find your carpet quickly deteriorates or flattens in areas where you tread often.
So, what should you be looking for? Well, we would generally recommend a thickness between 6mm and 10mm
The stair underlays below fit the bill, we would recommend Plushwalk 10mm which has been handpicked by our experts for its memory foam construction and longevity. Plushwalk recovers up to 92% from compression making it the perfect solution for stairs or heavy traffic. So, whether you’re fitting full carpet or a stair runner, you won’t go wrong.