Glossary term

Tog rating

Definition

A measure of a material's thermal insulation. For flooring it's used with underlay: a lower tog lets more heat through (useful over underfloor heating), a higher tog insulates more.

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Related flooring

Flooring type

Carpet supplied and fitted

Warm, quiet and comfortable underfoot — carpet for bedrooms, lounges, stairs and landings.

Flooring type

Laminate flooring and fitting

A hard-wearing wood-effect floor for hallways, living rooms and busy family spaces.

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Term

Underlay

A cushioning layer fitted under carpet or a floating floor that adds comfort, warmth and sound insulation and can help the floor covering wear more evenly.

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