Hardwood Flooring Underlayment and Tools Q&A

Question 1

Do I use this with quiet walk or do I just use quiet walk on a second and third floor installation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I just received my sample of this underpayment and on the back it says that it has anti microbial protection. I thought this was made with zero antimicrobials. Did I receive the wrong one? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this be used as a vapor barrier for exterior walls? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Can this be used on unsealed concrete that has in floor heating in the concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

My subfloor is 1x6 boards mostly, with plywood replacement at damaged/ remodeled areas. Can this go over that underneath new red oak 3/4" hardwood strips? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I'd like to lay down Marmoleum click tiles on a slightly uneven concrete basement floor. Will QuietWalk Plus do the trick or should I consider a separate moisture vapor and a thicker cushioning underlayment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Does this contain any PFAS or flame retardants? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Do you need to tape the underlayment at the perimeter of the room or just at the seams? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this be used to cover exposed insulation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

How far up the edge of the wall do I go with the black vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I have excess moisture in my living room and dining room concrete floor approximately 600 sq feet.I installed pergo gold underlayment with 10xmoisture protection barrier. And laminate flooring But after a couple months months im having major mold mildew odor coming from my floor.What to do!!?!??? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

it says to tape seams with duct tape. am I reading that right? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

I have a condo with above grade concrete floors. Would I be able to apply this moisture block on the concrete then install my wood floors directly on top of it? It is solid hardwood. I don't plan on using a plywood subfloor (plywood has toxic chemicals and I'm not interested in going through the off-gassing process). View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

What is the delivery time? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Is this glue good for building a wood table? Is it VOC free? Or can you recommend some other kind of wood glue that is non-toxic and VOC free? Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 21

Is this good to use around the perimeter of expanding floating wood floors. I need something to seal the 1/4 space that does not off gas. I also would like something under my house (exposed to moisture and cold) to seal seams between OSB boards? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Hi. I just moved into an apartment where the laminate wood vinyl flooring wasn't installed well in terms of they used an inadequate adhesive. Therefore when it gets hot they come apart and rise up. I just need to glue them back down with something that is permanent, bonds quickly and stays bonded, easy to apply and eco friendly. Would this be a good solution or the other one in the tube? Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used when installing cabinetry as a wood glue? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Does this work on engineered hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this product be used to bond Advantech subflooring to floor materials? Advantech is impregnated with resin and paraffin wax, and says it can only be used with solvent or urethane-based adhesives. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

Can this be used on top of a vehicles metal flooring? I am considering using it for underlayment/insulation for a van build out. My plan is to level the floor (which has embossed grooves in it currently ) with strips of cork directly on the metal then lay 2 sheets of 1/4" cork then lay the the finish flooring which will either be Marmoleum or waterproof cork boards. Does this application seem feasible? should I use anything between the metal and the first layer of cork strips? Is 3/4" - 1/2" of cork underlayment over metal a suitable subfloor to lay down a finish material? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you paint this cork? I want to use it as a ceiling View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Can i use this as a basement ceiling to cover up some insulation? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

how soon after a new concrete foundation poured can the CaCl2 kit be used? if I seal the slab with a curing compound, do i still need to perform the test? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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 33

When does it beep? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

How is the cork bonded? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

Does it stand alone or does it have a means of standing it? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

Is this suitable for a basement floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

My Acurite has quite working the humidity and temperature doesn't show any more why? I did put a new battery in it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this in a kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Does unit need regular re-Calibration? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you need an underpayment for a click floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Is this product non toxic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

I have a solid plywood subfloor down, I have glue down vinyl flooring to lay on top. Can I use this to give me the smooth surface they say I need for the glue? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can you lay this down on a riveted metal floor of a van and then top with cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

We are installing glue down solid bamboo in a condo, I have read that this underlayment is good for glue down but I would like to confirm that this is in fact true. Could this be combined with a cork underlayment for a glue down? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

I have a concrete slab and want to use the cork as an underlayment for a glue down 3/8 wood laminate floor. So I want to glue the cork down and then glue the flooring on top of the cork. Is that a recommended use for the cork? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Can you use this under carpet? I'm laying Earthweave carpet with the horsehair padding. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use cork between layers of drywall to make a room soundproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

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