Laminate Flooring Underlayment

The Importance of Underlayment

Laminate flooring underlayment contribute to the integrity of your laminate flooring by smoothing out minor subfloor imperfections and protecting your flooring from moisture that may have seeped from the ground.

Another function of this important accessory has is it can impart sound-dampening qualities, which are particularly useful in many homes. In addition, it provides cushioning to your laminate floors, giving you some spring to your step and a degree of comfort that many people take for granted.

Picking the Right Underlayment

Depending on your needs and purpose, there is laminate flooring underlayment that fits the project perfectly.

Standard foam underlayment are best used for areas where moisture is not going to be a problem because this type does not come with a built-in moisture barrier. You can, however, use a plastic sheet as a separate layer if you believe that moisture is going to be a problem.

Combination underlayment are best for areas such as basements where a great deal of moisture is expected. This is because these products have attached moisture barriers and do the job of blocking out moisture efficiently.

Acoustical underlay also has a moisture barrier attached to them, but these are mainly used for acoustic control or sound dampening.

Vinyl-backed underlayment differs from the other underlayment mentioned above in that they are often sold in tile form as compared to the roll form most of these underlayment are sold as. The tile form makes vinyl-backed products the easy-to-install alternative. To top it off, this underlay also features sound-dampening qualities. However, you need to seal the edges properly if you want to waterproof your installation.

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