SoundBuffer®

SoundBuffer®

  • Provides excellent acoustical performance
  • Minimizes impressions and indentations better than traditional foam underlayments
  • CRI certified and residential and commercial rated
  • 100 Sq Ft3'x33.4'SOUNDBUFFER100 200 Sq Ft3' x 66.7'SOUNDBUFFER

    Features

    Float It

    Float It

    Can be used with a variety of floating floor types.

    Nail It

    Nail It

    Allows fasteners to penetrate through it.

    Glue It

    Glue It

    Allows adhesives to adhere for glue down application.

    Sound Reduction

    Sound Reduction

    Provides excellent acoustical performance, when compared to traditional polyethylene foam underlayment.

    Compression Resistant

    Compression Resistant

    Dense material will minimize the amount of denting and telescoping conformity the planks or tile can have to the subfloor.

    When installing SoundBuffer underneath a floating floor, please use a high quality duct tape at the seams. If you are using the double-glue or nail-down installation method, that is not required.

    SoundBuffer will help reduce minor subfloor imperfections, however it is not a substitute for proper subfloor preparation. Please ensure your subfloor is within tolerances of your flooring manufacturer prior to installing SoundBuffer.

    If you are looking for a test report please send an email to [email protected] and specify the product and type of report you are needing. We would be more than happy to email you a copy of any testing data that we have.

    It is not recommended to use any underlayment beneath peel and stick tile.

    SoundBuffer has an IIC rating of 68. To view specific test reports on all of our products, please visit our Knowledge Center and click on Underlayment Sound Test Tool.

    SoundBuffer is suitable for use with most flooring adhesives. We defer to your flooring manufacturer’s guidance on selecting a specific product.

    SoundBuffer does not prevent or protect from moisture in your concrete slab. We recommend selecting an underlayment from our QuietWalk family of underlayments. The QuietWalk products have a recycled fiber construction that wicks harmful moisture from the slab and allows it to safely evaporate, while protecting your new flooring with the bonded vapor barrier.

    No, SoundBuffer is not approved for use with ceramic tile. We recommend Insulayment for a ceramic tile application.

    SoundBuffer is approved for use with radiant heat systems. We recommend pairing with our QuietWarmth Radiant Heat Systems.

    SoundBuffer is not approved for use under sheet vinyl. Sheet vinyl is very thin and pliable; you could see issues with damage, wear, telegraphing, etc. SoundBuffer is approved for luxury vinyl tile or plank, laminate, and hardwood.

    SoundBuffer is not recommended for use on walls.

    Reviews

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    by _Ken - Homedepot.com Review

    Super workable and easily installable. Superb quality. I’m definitely loving...

    Super workable and easily installable. Superb quality. I’m definitely loving the feel of walking across my new floor with this underlayment compared to when I was a flooring installer using the cheap stuff.
    by Charles - Homedepot.com Review

    Great

    Excellent product will buy again.
    by KLH - Homedepot.com Review

    I cannot speak for the sound deadening qualities as my...

    I cannot speak for the sound deadening qualities as my installation was needed to isolate my floating LVP floor from residual adhesive from the previous vinyl tile floor, so I did not rate it the full 5 stars. The product was easy to work with and to tape the seams together. It laid out flat and the new flooring easily laid over it.
    by ColoradoW - Homedepot.com Review

    amazing MP Global phone conversation and support

    I’m waiting for my Sound Buffer underlayment to be delivered. Had some questions about the installation. I’m able to call MP Global directly in one call, 3 rings, a live person on. She connects me with their product expert, no message, a live person again. My questions were answered clearly. I’m just amazed they are able to support customers in this personal way. I can’t wait to install my floor with their product.

    Sound Rating Test

    68IIC

    Impact Insulation Class (IIC)Sound transmission through the floor.

    64STC

    Sound Transmission Class (STC)Airborne sound transmission through a partition.

    22IIC

    Delta IIC (IIC)Sound transmission difference between a concrete subfloor with and without flooring.

    * The higher the number, the better the noise control!

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    Enhanced Content

    Noise Cancelling
    SoundBuffer's unique structure controls impact and airborne noise to cushion the floor, absorb sound & help make laminate sound like real wood.
    • IIC 68
    • STC 64
    • Delta IIC 22
    Smooths Imperfections
    SoundBuffer's dense rubber construction is firm enough to support the overlaying floor, but flexible enough to form around sub-floor surface roughness that may otherwise cause laminate panels to "rock" or lay unevely.
    Compatible Flooring
    • Laminate
    • Solid Wood
    • LVT/LVP
    • WPC/SPC
    Installation Methods
    • Floating
    • Double Glue Down
    • Mechanically Fastened