QuietWalk underlayment can be used under engineered click hardwood flooring. An engineered wood floor is constructed of layers of both hardwood and plywood, where solid hardwood is a solid piece of wood with no layers. Usually installed as floating floor installation type.

Can QuietWalk underlayment be installed under carpet?

QuietWalk underlayment is designed for floating floors meaning laminate and engineered hardwood. We do have a product QuietWalk Carpet Pad that has the same benefits and is made for carpet installations. You can find that product here: https://mpglobalproducts.com/carpet-pad/products/quietwalk-carpet/

Can QuietWalk underlayment be installed with luxury vinyl plank?

QuietWalk underlayment can not be used with Luxury Vinyl Underlayment. For vinyl plank flooring, we have a product QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl, which has been specifically created for luxury vinyl plank floors. QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl can be found here: https://mpglobalproducts.com/flooring-underlayment/products/quietwalk-luxury-vinyl/

Do I need an extra vapor barrier when installing this on a concrete sub-floor?

We recommend to complete a calcium chloride test to find out the how much moisture your concrete floor is emitting. If the moisture results are equal to or less than 5 lbs / 1000 sq ft, then additional vapor barrier is not needed. However, installing an additional 6-mil vapor barrier provides complete protection from moisture and gives you ease of mind for your new flooring.

Can this be used with a radiant heat floor?

Yes, QuietWalk actually benefits a heated floor system. QuietWalk has an R-Value you 0.58 creating a thermal break between your sub-floor and flooring. This prevents heat from sinking into your sub-floor, sending more heat to your floors.

How often do I need to replace QuietWalk?

The only time you will need to replace QuietWalk is when laying down a new floor.

Have any air emission test been done?

Yes, we have done and passed indoor air quality tests and are third party certified through UL GREENGUARD Gold. You find the certification here: https://mpglobalproducts.com/_storage/_products/quietwalk/QuietWalkGreenGuardGoldCertification.pdf

Can I use this with a laminate floor that has built in underlayment?

You can use this underlayment for laminate plank with built-in underlayment. QuietWalk’s compression resistance exceeds the requirement for pre-attached flooring that is greater than 29 psi @50% per ASTM D1667. The high compression resistance assures that the underlayment will not contribute to floor decoupling.

Does this have a built-in adhesive strip?

It does have a built in adhesive strip. No need to purchase additional tape.

Does this make the floor feel squishy or bouncy?

No, this product does not make your floor feel squishy or bouncy. It actually makes it feel and sound like a real wood floor.It actually makes it feel and sound more like a real wood floor.

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  • What is a good temp setting for radiant heat floor?

    We find that 73 degrees is the right temperature to set your thermostat for floor heating. When your floor heats up, the warmth will transfer through your body compared to force air units. The temperature also depends on how you like your comfort.

    Can the flooring get too hot?

    With the QuietWarmth floor heating systems, the mats can not go past 85 degrees. This will not burn or heat up the flooring.

    Can QuietWarmth be used in a bathroom?

    Absolutely. QuietWarmth is the ideal place to install as it will make morning more tolerable with warm feet. The mats are however not regulated to be installed under running water such as shower pans, etc.

    Can I connect multiple QuietWarmth units to 1 thermostat?

    One thermostat can handle up to 150 Sq. Ft. at 120V and 300 Sq. Ft. at 240V. If you have more Sq. Ft., then a power module is needed to extend the power to the same additional square footage.

    How much do heated floors cost?

    QuietWarmth uses 12 watts per square foot, so 30 sq ft would be 360 watts per hour. Utilities bill in kilo-watt hours, so you would divide your kwh charge by 2.77 and multiply it by the number of hours you would run it each day. So if your electric company charges you $0.20 kwh and you run 8 hours a day it is: 0.20 / 2.77 = $0.07 per hour times * 8 hours = $0.56 per day.

    Can these mats be used to heat a room?

    Yes, it can in some situations. A Manual J heat loss calculation is required. Consult your HVAC technician for more accurate calculations.

    Is there any vibrations noise when the film operates due to 60Hz alternating current.

    QuietWarmth will not vibrate during operation.

    Can I connect multiple units to 1 thermostat?

    One thermostat can handle up to 150 sq ft at 120V and 300 sq ft at 240V. If you have more sq ft, then a power module is needed to extend the power to the same additional square footage.

    What underlayment do you recommend using with QuietWarmth product?

    You can use any underlayment however we recommend our Quietwalk underlayment. The reason being it has better R-Value which will help heat rise and the height of the underlayment is the same as the cables of QuietWarmth. When it comes to installation, you can create a channel or trench in the underlayment and not the wood/concrete subfloor. Makes it a much easier installation.

    How long are the pre-attached wires? And how can you extend them?

    Yes. Comes standard with 15-foot lead wires but can be lengthened if needed. You can view the instructions by clicking here or to download PDF here

    Can QuietWarmth be used in a travel trailer?

    Yes, it can be as long as directions are followed and the flooring manufacturer’s recommendations on subfloor preparations are followed. We have heard stories it works great and actually heats the camper when temps drop down to 35-40 deg F.

    Can this be used in a basement that sometimes get water?

    We recommend to install a vapor barrier above the concrete subfloor to eliminate any moisture issues. We are also not approved to be installed under running water such as shower pans or faucets.

    Can I cut it and turn direction on it. Such as a L-shape with one mat?

    You can only cut the mats in length. You can’t cut one side of the mat and make it L-shape. You would be breaking the circuit at that point.

    Looking to replace an electric baseboard by a bathroom. Can the existing power and thermostat lines be used?

    Our system requires the following (In-Line thermostat, thermostat or circuit breaker with built-in GFCI, Dedicated 20 amp circuit). Confirming your existing power and thermostat includes these requirements, you should be good to go. If you want to read more about the installation, you can view the guide here: https://mpglobalproducts.com/_storage/_products/floating-floors/Qwarmth-Float.pdf

    How many amps does one pad generate?

    3×10 120V mat produces 2.73 amps. You can find the amps and watts diagram by visiting the QuietWarmth product pages here: https://mpglobalproducts.com/heated-flooring-systems/products/

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  • QuietWarmth Floor Heating System for Laminate, Luxury Vinyl (4mm or thicker), Engineered Harwood and Floating Floor Applications

    QuietWarmth is a flexible radiant heating film that is installed below floating floor materials to create Warm comfortable floors. This is a simple installation video to illustrate how easy QuietWarmth is to install. For the complete guide to installing your radiant heat underlayment, please read the installation manual included with each roll of QuietWarmth.

    While this product is used with many types of floating floors, Always check with your laminate flooring manufacturer for any restrictions or limitations they may have with use in conjunction with radiant heat warming systems.

    QuietWarmth is packaged with everything you need to get installing your floor fast with minimal tools. From the factory, each roll of QuietWarmth has factory attached electrical connections on the ends as well as Kapton (CAP-TON) insulating disks for use when any cutting or customizing may be desired. You will need some duct tape, a pair of scissors, and a tape measure to help with the rest of the heated film mat install. For additional comfort and greatest operating economy, we recommend the purchase a floor sensing thermostat for temperature control.

    First roughly map out the heating system configuration. It is good practice to plan your installation using a sketch, marking out your layout pattern of the mats, and planning the position for a floor sensor and main run of electrical connections, and thermostat. It is also important to plan the mat positions so the ends of the mats with the factory installed lead wires are located near the side of the room and wall where the Thermostat Junction Box is located.

    When diagraming the system plan, care must be taken to ensure that proper clearance is maintained from fixtures which may be already part of the floor or other electrical wiring that is not used in this system (Graphic noting other electrical wiring must be 2 inches away from any heating mat). All electrical wiring that will not be accessible after the floor is installed must be completed first. Ensure the heating mats will not be covered by decorative trim, baseboard, or other building structure. Leaving at least 6 inches from the wall to the edge of the heating film mat will allow space to run the wires from the heating mat to the junction box. (Note graphic here: heating panels which are partly- covered by these structures may overheat).

    Once you have a good plan established, thoroughly clean the existing subfloor of any objects or debris.

    When installing over concrete, ensure a vapor barrier is install first before the underlayment and heating mat is installed unless you are installing an underlayment with a pre-attached vapor barrier on it. Roll out the radiant heat ready underlayment… covering the entire flooring area, ensure to have the pre-attached vapor barrier side up when installing it. Butt the seams of the underlayment edges together with duct tape. Using the diagram you made earlier, unroll the heating mats in the desired areas of the room. You may cut the mat to shorten the length in order to fit the layout of your plan.

    When customizing the heating mats, cut through the clear area in between the heating stripes on the dotted lines. Never cut closer than ¼” to the heating stripes. And NEVER cut into the actual heating stripe themselves. Insulate the cut ends of the metallic bus bar strips with the Kapton discs that are provided with each roll.

    Once the heating mat is rolled out, it should be free of any kinks or ripples or creases. Run the wires from each of the mats to the wall where you are planning to have a thermostat mounted. It is important to cut a thin, shallow, slot in the underlayment for the wires to rest in. This helps keep the flooring level with no high points.

    Our recommended thermostats come with a convenient floor sensor so route lead of the floor sensor to the thermostat junction box. Again, cut a thin shallow slot into the underlayment and push the sensor wire and sensor down so it is level with the heating mat. Duct Tape the floor sensor and lead wire in place in an area at least 2 inches from any heated black stripe of the mat. Do not allow the sensor to contact the black stripes of the heating mat. Cut an area of the underlayment and push the connectors down so they are completely level with the heating mat and then duct tape in place. Cut a thin slot into the underlayment and push cold leads down into the slot for routing to the junction box.

    Once all of these components are in place, the system is should ready to be hooked up and ready to perform a resistance test with an OHM meter. There is more information on this in the full instruction manual that comes with the Kit. After you have the QuietWarmth film fitted and ready, it is time to connect it to the thermostat for maintenance free use. All electrical work must be performed to the national electrical code or by a licensed electrician. A few additional accessories are needed to complete this final stage: A 4×4 junction box, a 2×3 junction box, length of ¾” conduit, Romex wire, wire nuts and OHM meter.

    In preparation for wiring, mount a 4×4 blind plate junction box approximately 18” above the wall base. This junction box needs to be accessible through the wall. Do not cover the junction box with sheet rock after installation. Locate and mount a 2×4 junction box for the thermostat control device approximately 60” above the wall base. Drill or notch a ¾” channel at the wall base so the wire can enter the wall. Install ¾” conduit from the notch to the 4×4 junction box for the lead wires. Install a length of 12 AWG 2 conductor Romex wire between the junction box and the thermostat box.

    Run the lead wires through the wall base channel and through the conduit into the 4×4 junction box. Group the black wires together and using wire nuts connect them to the corresponding black wire from the Romex cable coming from the thermostat junction box. Then, do the same for the white wires.

    Wire the thermostat to the service panel following national and local electrical codes. Follow the thermostat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and connections or call your favorite licensed electrician to complete this task.

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  • With the rise of waterproof and scratch resistant flooring such as luxury vinyl plank or luxury vinyl tile flooring over the last 5 years, underlayment manufacturers are now offering underlayment to help noise reduction. Flooring manufactures offer consumers waterproof and scratch-resistant flooring which is ideal for consumers. The only reason to choose underlayment for LVP or LVT is for noise reduction.

    Most commonly condo associations or hoa’s are looking for the best sound reduction an underlayment can provide and use that to setup guidelines for the tenants.

    Luxury Vinyl Plank Underlayment Made In USA

    If you are looking for quality underlayment that offers superior sound reduction, QuietWalk LV has the best sound rating in the industry. Made in the USA (Nebraska), we take pride and care when making our underlayment. All our recycled fibers are post-industrial and come from inside USA. This allows us to receive Green Guard certification and insures that our underlayment doesn’t provide harmful off-gas chemicals.

    Consider Flooring Manufacturers Recommendations

    Luxury vinyl plank manufacturers mention only vapor barrier in their installations. They recommend this due to not allowing (concrete subfloor) getting moisture or alkalinity to your flooring choice. This will eliminate any potential for claims or damages to the manufacturers flooring.

    Industry Concerns

    You might read that installing underlayment underneath flooring can cause the click-lock mechanism to be compromised. This is true if you install the incorrect underlayment. You would want an underlayment that is thin and dense. This will prevent any click-lock joint mechanism to not become compromised.

    Additional Benefits

    R Value – underlayment can offer comfort to your floor. Offering a thermal rating can help you determine how well the underlayment can keep warmth underfoot and conduct heat. Particulary helpful with concrent and basement applications.

    Indoor Air Quality – With post-industrial recycled fibers that make up QuietWalk LV, you can be certain the underlayment won’t provide any off-gassing. Some individuals are sensitive to chemicals and looking for a healthy choice of underlayment.

    What You Need For Your Flooring Application

    We recommend for you to read the flooring installation instructions for proper installation. 95% of the time, they will recommend a 6-mil vapor barrier to be installed underneath the flooring. If you are concerned about noise reduction, we recommend for you to take a look at the QuietWalk LV as it offers the best Delta IIC rating in the industry. The fibers make it dense and thin enough to not compromise the click-lock joint mechanism.

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