Figuring out what the best acoustic underlay for laminate flooring can be tough. In fact, really tough with all the different underlayment out in the market. In this article, we will go over what you need to look for to help you determine what underlayment works best for you. Delta IIC Rating – The Rating…
DetailsYes. Underlayment for laminate flooring provides proper support, stability, noise reduction and helps the click lock system to provide a structurally sound floor. With many different underlayment options and flooring types available to the consumer, we will list the benefits of underlayment and what to look for in underlayments. Laminate Flooring Underlayment Benefits Moisture Protection…
DetailsHardwood flooring comes in many different hardwoods such as maple, hickory, ash, oak and many other exotic varieties. Known for their easy to clean, high quality look, long-term investment and ageless quality. Hardwood flooring is an ideal choice for homeowners. For the many benefits the flooring includes, a homeowner should be aware of when and…
DetailsUnderlayment is basically a thin layer of material that is sandwiched between other materials. The underlayment is used in two different industries, roofing and flooring. Both industries have different benefits and in this article we explain why it’s important for the flooring industry and what purpose it provides to flooring consumers. Flooring Structure Explained Your…
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A antimicrobial pesticide is basically a disinfectant/sanitizer that eliminates all bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses. While underlayments are usually exposed to moisture from concrete or any other liquid spills, it can make people wonder if mold will grow underneath if their is no air circulation. Polyphase 678 is what MP Global Products uses on all…
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STC – Sound Transmission Class One of the most common sound rating tests used in North America. Covering the most common range of noises we hear including speech, television and other airborne noises. The STC test are done by completing 16 different tests done at the following frequencies (125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz,…
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As a manufacturer of flooring underlayment for the last 20 years, we have seen a lot of companies and underlayments come and go. More and more underlayments have been showing up within the last 10 years due to Alibaba making it affordable for sellers with little capital to import from China. Most imported underlayments don’t…
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QuietWarmth floor heating is suitable for luxury vinyl plank if it is 5mm or thicker. We have not tested our product under 4mm and thinner, however have known customers to add a thin “lauan plywood”. This prevents the system from getting punctured if something is dropped on thin flooring and an insulation factor from the…
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How do you choose the best underlayment for laminate flooring on concrete? With the various amounts of underlayment on the market, how do you know what to pick? In this article, we will go over what things you need to look for and what our recommendation is. Moisture Protection Concrete is porous and porous materials…
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This really depends on the size of your room, how many windows, what year the house is. A good general rule of thumb is if you place mats all across the room, it can be equivalent to a small space heater. So if you want to know how well it heats up, place a small…
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You just purchased QuietWarmth floor heating system for floating floors and was wondering if you need to have QuietWalk? The answer really depends if you need underlayment at all. If you are installing a laminate flooring on plywood or concrete subfloor, it is always a good idea to lay underlayment for sound absorption and moisture…
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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 –…
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