What to use for undercarpet padding?

[2002Targa]

I've searched the faq, but found nothing conclusive. I have dampening material ready, I'm just looking for padding. I had the foam carpet padding in my old car and didn't like it too much.

Keep in mind that I'm in small town in NC without too many shopping options close by. I also looked at Lowes for a water heater blanket, but all they had was fiberglass.

Please help,

[philv]

I used this stuff that I guess is called felt padding? got it

from an auto upholestry place. It's not expensive and works well.

[AlCanuck]

Automotive underlay. Tends to come in 28 or 40oz density. Either will work fine, 40 is ideal in the floor sections. Should be under $10/yard from any trim shop. Buy 2 yards to be safe.

Al

[Guest Anonymous]

I used felt pad. Heat insulation and great for noise impervoious to just about anything. Home Depot may have it.

have fun

[js2kpdx]

sometimes it's called "jute".

[AlCanuck]

sometimes it's called "jute".

Jute is actually a bit different than what is sold for carpet underlay these days. Similar, but jute is the older style.

Al

[2002Targa]

Thanks all,

guess I'm gonna let the fingers do the walkin tomorrow...

[Armond]

I will be using 1/4" closed cell foam. Available from specialty foam shops or internet. Does not absorb water and it does not attract moisture.

[johnhup]

Why not some type of Dynamat or knock-off like B-Quiet, etc? Do you still need a layer in between them?

[AlCanuck]

Why not some type of Dynamat or knock-off like B-Quiet, etc? Do you still need a layer in between them?

Yes, you still need something softer than that. We use B Quiet, and then underlay over that. Once installed, the B Quiet is less than 1/8" thick. 40" underlay is about half an inch thick. Plus, it's softer, and takes up some of the contours in the floor.

Al

[johnhup]

Do you glue/tack all three layers together (b-quiet to the floor, felt to that, then the carpet to the foam)?

[AlCanuck]

Do you glue/tack all three layers together (b-quiet to the floor, felt to that, then the carpet to the foam)?

Yes, exactly. The B Quiet stuff is self adhesive though.

Al