Residential underlay is usually selected around household comfort, carpet support, insulation, sound and the expected traffic in rooms such as bedrooms, living areas, halls and stairs. Commercial underlay is chosen for a different duty cycle, where repeated foot traffic, furniture loads, installation method and project specifications can matter more. The Prospect knowledge includes Airstep commercial products such as Cushion Pad and Premier Pad, as well as Dunlop commercial-underlay material, which shows why 'commercial' is not simply a thicker version of domestic underlay. For offices, hospitality, retail or other heavy-use areas, compare the manufacturer's intended-use classification and technical data for the exact carpet and installation system.
