Hardwood Flooring Underlayment and Tools Q&A

Question 1

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 2

What finish do you recommend for keeping pine floors as light as possible? Our 110 plus year old floors are old growth pine that show their nails (from being refinished too many times, by previous owners.) We would prefer to keep the light honey color of pine, and avoid too much darkening while at the same time preserving these antique floors, with a repairable finish if possible. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Can I use this on a table top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this good to use over asbestos tiles? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Can it be installed on a concrete slab? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used under marmoleum? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I have a new floor (Kahrs) which is stained and finished but a further top coat is recommended. I don't like the recommended oil (Kahrs satin oil) due to the high VOC's. Is Rubio Monocoat maintenance oil suitable on a floor with a hardening urethane finish? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Is this suitable for using on a concrete subfloor, under engineered hardwood with a 1/4" cork underlay? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Does it help hardwood floors not squeak? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this be used as underlayment in a bathroom, under wood flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

Can multiple layers of this be used in some spots to level off a slanted subfloor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Is it possible to buy a sample of the Taylor wood flooring adhesive? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

My contractor installed the silicone paper with the shiny side facing down underneath our solid hardwood floors. Below our subfloor is a beam crawl space. What effect might installing the silicone paper upside down have on our floors? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 18

It covers 130 SF per 4 Gallon Pail? Or per 1 Gallon? It seems very expensive if it's 130 SF per 4 gallons. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Does this help with radon mitigation? What's is the best option for radon underlayment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Hi, I read here that the Silicone Vapor Shield can be stapled to the plywood subfloor. My house has a regular wood subfloor with 2 x 6 planks. Is it still okay to use the Silicone Vapor Shield product? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 21

Taylor Ironwood, 4 Gallon Wood/Bamboo Flooring Adhesive, would this be also used for cork flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

What are the plasticizers in this product? Does it contain phthalates? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

I'm installing real hardwood on concrete floors. The concrete has radiant heat in it. Would the MP Global Moisture Block be the ideal underlayment? If not, what would you suggest? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 24

How much does a 200 ft roll off silicone vapor shield weigh? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be used to float other t&g engineered floors, like Tesoro? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this an appropriate moisture barrier for a concrete basement floor? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 27

How do you get wrinkles out of vapor shield? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

I will be installing waterproof click cork flooring over vinyl. The waterproof cork is much thinner than regular click cork flooring. This seems to be the right product to make the floor seem "softer." Will it work well over vinyl? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

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 34

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Where was this flooring manufactured? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

I am installing Mannington Audra Max Apex 18" x 36" 8mm click floors in my kitchen and hallways. Do you recommend 1/8 or 1/4" underpayment? I would like to use 1/4" if possible. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

I am installing click loc Marmoleum flooring in a shed on slab construction. I have already installed 6 mil vapor barrier and an OSB subfloor to provide more cushion/insulation. I want an underlayment that doesn't have a vapor barrier that could trap any potential moisture between layers as the 6 mil is underneath. Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this as a finish flooring? I'm looking for the softest flooring possible for an area used only for floor sleeping. Can I double it up like I double up my cork yoga mats? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I bought USFloors cork underlayment in a roll from Lowe's - it came in a 100 square ft roll. Is that product the same as this one? Just asking since it's sold as USFloors on Lowe's but the branding on the roll has a black spiral and the label says Premium Cork Underlayment. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can i use this with Coretec Plus floating vinyl planks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Plan to install travertine flooring. Per industry recommendations, will use two layers of 3/4" subfloor (not glued together) to get a stiff floor section. However, we are concerned such a stiff floor will be 'hard' to walk on, day in, day out. Would cork add some 'give' back to this floor if applied on top of the two layers of 3/4 subflooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Is the 12mm version of their natural cork on permanent backorder? We are looking for an underlayment with excellent resistance to compression to avoid telegraphing the grout lines of the ceramic tiles beneath the laminate planks we are installing, and so would prefer the thickest cork possible. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

In 2021 you wrote in a response "Kahrs does not warranty cork underlayment usage under their floors." Is it still the case? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can I get a pdf with the specifications for this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

What are the IIC / STC / ^IIC ratings for cork underlayment. Considering for a condo and must meet their requirements? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this be used under sheet vinyl, which will be installed on plywood subfloor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

Will cork underlayment interfere with our heated concrete floors ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Is there benefit to adding this under cork floor tiles in a second floor room on wood subfloor? Is it overkill? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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