Adhesives and Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

Can you tell me what binds the cork together and/or if there any chemical treatments of the cork (rubber, wax, polyurethane, styrene, fungicides, mildewcide setc) ? Also where is this product made & where are the materials sourced from? Tia! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Do you have any underlayment products for wood floors that is 9mm or 3/8" thick? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can cork underlayment be used under nail-down hardwood flooring? I have read that over time movement will cause the fasteners to degrade/ disintegrate the cork. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can the 1/8" be stapled to floor joists and used as a basement ceiling? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

I really like the cork underlayment. Our subfloor is plywood over a crawl space so I likely need a vapor barrier. Perhaps I should just stick with Quietwalk? We plan to install floating bamboo on top. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

I'm thinking about covering a wall in my basement with this material and using it as a whole wall cork board. I'm also thinking about staining it for color. Any advice for me? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

If laying this over linoleum/vinyl does it need to be glued down ? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 8

Will this product serve as a protection from ridges and rough areas as an underlay for a linoleum flooring in a basement ?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

How does QuietWalk compare with STEICO wood fiber underlayment? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Do you have this available in 1/2" thick? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Is cork underlayment recommended for use with free floating interlocking vinyl planks? Do you sell vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Does it work on concrete floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Please explain about the underpad that has to be installed under the Marmoleum. I though Marmoleum went directly on top of the sub flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this good to use over asbestos tiles? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

For Marmoleum Click Floors, what is the recommended underlayment for a bathroom with a shower that is not used frequently? What is the thinnest underlayment that you would recommend? Could I use just the Moisture Block? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Can it be installed on a concrete slab? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used under marmoleum? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

I'm making 16.5" high raised cedar planting beds for vegetables. Is MP-Global-Moisture-Block safe to use to line the inside of the planting bed (to block moisture from the cedar wood planks)? Is it safe for the soil and vegetables to stay in contact with this lining?Also, is this product still bio degradable? How often should I replace this lining?Or, this product is not designed for outdoor use in this way? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

HELP! We have a 2 inch pine T&G floor in our cabin that doubles as our floor and subfloor over an unheated crawl space. We suspect mold is coming up from the crawl space and need to seal off the pine floor. We would like to put cork down ... what barrier do we put down over the pine and under the cork? The pine floor is finished with 3 coats of Ecos paints brand tinted varnish. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

What type of material is this underlayment made from? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Wondering what your recommendation is for underlayment for cork click type, floating flooring. it's new construction, concrete slab (not heated), single story. My understanding is that moisture barrier is all that's needed. Is that correct? What's your recommendation? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 22

This product is very sticky! Do you have any good tips for cleanup? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I use Marmoleum Click flooring for a small powder room? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 24

Can this be used to cover dirt wall in old basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

how much time before applying material together? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

How is the cork bonded? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

We are planning to install this under floating cork on top of an unsealed concrete basement floor. I understand this will protect the cork from moisture damage...however, is it possible that mold will grow between the plastic vapor barrier and the concrete? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Can it be used on walls as a vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

You mentioned Moisture Block as being good for small rooms. My living room is 17 by 30, and I will be using the click waterproof cork. Will the Moisture Block work? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I install MP Global Moisture Block directly on a concrete slab and your Quiet Walk Plus without microbials over it with laminate planks on top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

am in a new build and upstairs has chipboard flooring (particle board) which is full of VOCS. Is there anything I can do to make it less toxic prior to laying hardwood floorboards? thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Does the pad keep the house warmer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

Can this product be sealed and finished used as a floor surface? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Can I put this on ceiling to stop noise from transferring to second floor ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this have any flame retardants at all? I know they are required by law on all rug pads - do these just not have pbde retardants but do have another kind? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Where was this flooring manufactured? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

I need a mattress gripper for a platform bed and I was hoping this would work. Any thoughts? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Does this need to be glued or nailed down before putting down new planking? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I'm interested in cork waterproof flooring. Is there an advantage to using both cork underlay and quiet walk on wood subfloor? Old house. Drafty from crawl space though no moisture problems to speak of.Or am I just being silly? If one, which is preferred method for winter warmth assistance? Thank you!! I've read all of these. You're awesome. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this good for soundproofing a bedroom wall in my apartment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Getting a 12??20 she shed. Just want the cork as my flooring. Does it dent or tear when placing or moving furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Does this work for a wool rug that has no underlayment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this rubber gripper be use under the sisal carpet? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used under a rug on a heated floor? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 45

Where is this made? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

What size would you recommend for a circular rug? 5 feet View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

I would like to use cork underlayment under a large oriental rug. The current OSB floor is very cold and I'd like to line the entire floor with cork. Some areas around the perimeter of the room will not be covered by the rug. Will this roll product be appropriate? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Hello! My sample just arrived and it feels perfect!! However, it's a light brown color not shown in the pictures above. Is it possible to order 135sq feet of this (J Mish Carpets, Natural Performance Wool Cushion 3/8") in the off-white color shown above? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

What is the ICC level? Can I get manufacturer proof of the ICC level for my HOA request? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Does this have any effect on the finish of hardwood floors? We just pulled up an old rug pad, and it has left permanent marks in finish of the wood floors View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

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