how to select underlayment for laminate flooring
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Trying to decide which underlayment to use on your subfloor before installing laminate flooring can be confusing. Let BestLaminate unravel the mystery and explain to you in detail when to use which type of underlayment.TRANSCRIPT
Laminate Flooring
Underlayment Options
•Visqueen 6Mil PE Vapor Barrier
•Standard 3mm Underlayment
•Vapor Barrier 2-in-1 Underlayment
•Vapor 3-in-1 Blue Underlayment
•Vapor 3-in-1 Underlayment Silver
•Roberts Silent 3 in 1 Vapor Underlayment
•Floor Muffler Ultraseal 2mm Underlayment
•ProVent Silent Vapor 3-in-1 Underlayment
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Visqueen Vapor Barrier Visqueen 6 Mil Polyethylene Moisture Block Film Vapor Barrier underlayment is a durable, practical and affordable moisture solution.
•Sold per sq.ft. •Minumum 100 sq.ft purchase required •6 Mil PE Film •Green •Polyethylen Moisture Block Film •Use it wherever there would be the possibility of moisture coming up from the subfloor. •Suitable for all floating floors
Use Visqueen for installation of laminate flooring with pre-attached underlayment as well as vinyl click plank floors. PE plastic film will add moisture protection to your floor. • 6 Mil PE Film • Polyethylen Moisture Block
Film • Suitable for all floating floors
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Standard 3mm Underlayment Standard underlayment is most popular choice and most popular choice.
Suitable for installation over wood subfloor only because it does not have a
moisture barrier.
•Price per sq.ft
•Color: White
•3mm=1/8" thick
•Solid construction
•Use it for wood subfloors
•Basic sound reduction
Standard 3mm Underlayment
Standard underlayment is the most popular choice. Suitable for installation over wood subfloor only. Install to your floor to float, even minor imperfections in the sub floor and absorb sound when walking on the floor. • 3mm=1/8" thick • Used for wood subfloors • Basic sound reduction
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Vapor 3-in-1 Standard underlayment is most popular choice and most popular choice.
Suitable for installation over wood subfloor only because it does not have a
moisture barrier.
•Price per sq.ft
•Color: White
•3mm=1/8" thick
•Solid construction
•Use it for wood subfloors
•Basic sound reduction
The 3-in-1 underlayment provides a cushion and moisture barrier that will protect your floor. Suitable for all flooring. • Vapor protection • Sound reduction • Tape strip fore easy
installation • 2mm thick • STC rating: 65 • IIC rating: 64
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Provent Silent vapor 3in1 ProVent PE underlay comes with an integrated moisture barrier and overlap to provide vapor protection. Use it when installing any type of floating floorings. Not suitable for any type of flooring that needs to be fully glued to the subfloor .
•Price per sq.ft
•Color: White
•3mm=1/8" thick
•Solid construction
•Use it for wood subfloors
•Basic sound reduction
Provides high-level, lasting impact sound insulation. Minimizes the sound level transmitted through the floor into adjacent rooms. Unique Micropumping System supports air circulation. • Thickness:3mm=1/8“ • Corrects minor subfloor
imperfections • Mold and mildew resistant
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Floor Muffler UltraSeal Floor Muffler is fully recyclable and resilient making it environmentally friendly.Use it over cement or wood subfloor.
•Dimensions: 39" wide rolls Color: Green 2mm STC Rating: 73db Underlayment width: 39" IIC Rating - 74db 100 square feet rolls Made in the USA Suitable for cement and wood subfloors
Floor Muffler underlayment that has the highest and most effective sound barrier for floating floors. Strong and flexible. Most Effective underlayment for reducing foot fall noise. • Superior moisture protection • Mold and Mildew resistant • "The World's Greatest.“ • IIC74/STC73
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Roberts 3 in 1 Roberts 3 in 1 underlayment is a great choice for underlayment. Not only does it have great sound reduction, it improves minor sub-floor imperfections as well. Put this underlayment under your flooring and have peace of mind. This 3mm underlayment can even be installed over radiant heat floors. With the unique air flow technology; when the floor is walked on the air flows throughout the white foam balls to give your floor the proper exposure to air and to keep it mold and mildew free. Hypoallergenic this is a great choice for you and your family. •Comes in rolls of 100sq.ft 3mm thick
Underlayment width: 40 1/4" Suitable for use over both concrete and wood sub-flooring Underlayment is 40 1/4" wide Ideal for laminate flooring, engineered and solid hardwood applications Moisture Protection Corrects minor subfloor imperfections First Step Underlayment retained 96% of its original thickness after seven days, compared to only 57% by a leading 2-in-1 foam product. Sound Reduction STC rating: 67 IIC rating: 68
This underlayment provides outstanding sound reduction, helps correct minor sub-floor imperfections and supports air circulation so your floor is mold and mildew free. • STC rating: 67 • IIC rating: 68 • 3mm thick • Hypoallergenic • Air flow technology
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Vapor barrier 2in1 3mm thick and made out of pure PE delivers quality vapor protection. Combination foam/film underlayment is essentially the same as standard foam except that it has a moisture barrier attached to one side. Use it wherever there would be the possibility of moisture coming up from the subfloor.
•Combination foam/film underlayment is essentially the same as standard foam except that it has a moisture barrier attached to one side. Use it wherever there would be the possibility of moisture coming up from the subfloor. 3mm thick Overlap for easy installation Basic sound reduction
Combination foam and film underlayment with vapor protection. Helps your floating floor to float, prevents moisture damage, and corrects small imperfections in the sub floor. • 3mm thick • Overlap for easy installation • Basic sound reduction
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Vapor 3-in-1 Blue Vapor 3in1 (Combo) Underlayment includes an attached moisture barrier, tape for easy installation and overlap for moisture protection.
44" Wide Packaging: each roll is packed separately in a plastic wrapper. Blue color 3in1construction: vapor protection, tape strip for easy installation, basic cushion Use it wherever there would be the possibility of moisture coming up from the subfloor. 2mm thick Overlap for easy installation Basic sound reduction
Provides a moisture barrier, tape for easy installation and padding for sound reduction. Ideal for all flooring • 2mm thick • Basic sound reduction • Moisture protection • Hypoallergenic
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