Luxury vinyl plank flooring is a great option when replacing your current flooring. It comes in a variety of looks that mimic natural wood and even stone. Most LVP flooring is durable and does a good job defending against scratches, dents, and stains. To get the most out of your LVP you will want to…
Many people love the look of new laminate flooring for it’s variety of textures and designs. However, what is underneath the flooring is often overlooked. Underlayment gives laminate flooring it’s performance. Laminate flooring without underlayment is like having a Lamborghini with a Toyota Prius engine. We’re going to go over 5 reasons you should put…
There’s no doubt that vinyl plank flooring looks fantastic. The wood can bring a beautifully organic and natural feeling to any home and is an affordable alternative to hardwood floors. However, homeowners are rightly curious as to whether they can install a radiant heating system under this kind of flooring. Is it possible? Is it safe?…
Before we get into how to install heated floors, we first must understand what heated floors are, and why homeowners choose to install them. Why install heated floors Heated floors are one of the most popular heating options. There is something luxuriant, almost decadent, about the feeling of warm floors under your feet, but it’s…
Many homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their homes on a budget. Do-It-Yourself projects have always had a niche in the home improvement arena, but during the pandemic, they took off. One of the easier projects out there is replacing carpet with hard flooring. You can find people who document their projects on…
You are about to install your new flooring. As you lay the first plank you realize that there is going to be a gap between your baseboard and your floor. Don’t worry, this issue is more common than you think. Especially with the rise of replacing carpets with hard surface flooring like luxury vinyl plank.…
QuietBoard Underlayment is designed for use with floating vinyl plank, laminate, and engineered wood flooring products. The sound reduction underlay system is easy to install and is suitable for use over most types of industry-approved subfloors (3/4” plywood, concrete, OSB flooring, etc.). Subfloor Preparation All wood and concrete subfloors must be flat within 1/8” over…
Running into an uneven floor is frustrating, this can lead to unexpected costs, in both time and money. If you want to raise the height of a floor, the cheapest and easiest way is to add a thick underlayment designed for the job. There are other options too like adding a framed wooden subfloor or…
QuietWalk branded flooring underlayments are the #1 trusted underlayments on the market that are sustainably constructed from repurposed and recycled fiber materials that would have otherwise been dumped into our landfills, AND they were developed right here in the USA! This innovative design of QuietWalk underlayments not only help reduce the impact on our environment,…
How to Install Underlayment for Laminate Using QuietWalk All wood and concrete subfloors must be flat within 1/8″ over a 6′ span, or 3/16″ over a 10′ span. All areas must be checked prior to installation. General Information Product may be installed over: QuietWalk Underlayment be used over concrete or wood subfloor Suitable with Radiant…
How to Install Underlayment for Vinyl Plank using QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl All wood and concrete subfloors must be flat within 1/8″ over a 6′ span, or 3/16″ over a 10′ span. All areas must be checked prior to installation. General Information Product may be installed over: QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl Underlayment be used over any subfloor…
Pre-Attached Underlayment Pro’s: Save money from not purchasing separate underlayment Save time from rolling out underlayment during installation Convenient and affordable for budget friendly homeowners Con’s: Absorbs minimum sound from foot Repurposed thin foam on bottom wont hold up in high traffic areas Click & Lock System is vulnerable to moisture seeping through crack –…