Hardwood Flooring Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

What is the R value of your 6mm cork underlayment? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 3

can I apply and hand wax finish on top "Pure" to increase sheen? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Is Kahrs Avanti Canvas Oak Tuft installed Floating or Glued down, and which underlayment (QuietWalk Plus ?) do you suggest? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 5

I have several questions about Marmoleum Click Flooring: 1. Which size is easier to install: 12x36 or 12x12? 2. What chemicals are used in the floor finish? 3. Does this flooring initially have any chemical odor? 4. What vapor barrier do you recommend for a cement floor (2nd-floor condo)? Do I need padding? 5. Is it possible to use wool pad under Marmoleum Click? 6. How much does installation cost per sq. ft? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 6

Does this have any anti mildew or biocide treatments added? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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 8

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

Is this product non toxic? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Will this also work for nail and glue flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Hello, I have extreme multiple chemical SENSITIVITY. I need a vapor barrier membrane for my dirt floor crawl space. It needs to be free of formaldehyde, bleach, petroleum free, so the smell doesn't come up into home. Also need chemical free spray foam too or something to seal under floor joists. Crawl space is 3 feet high.Do you have a shellac that would not crack to cover a wood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use the MP Moisture Block with real wood floors? I see the package only says laminate and engineered. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Hi, So I am looking to put down carpet tiles that I got online in my rental apartment but notified that the most recent ones I ordered did not come with a rubber backing and was looking at this product as a potential solution. The reason for this project is to protect the hardwood floors I have underneath as I have a cat that is in her senior years and is bound to have future mishaps. Would this help to protect my wood floors underneath from cat urine? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hello! What are the R-values of the Kahrs Combo Underlayment and of the MP Global Moisture Block? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

When installing on radiant floor heat with concrete slab Should we have the quiet walk plus go 2in up the wall as the direction per Marmoleum click flooring? Or trim it 0.5in from wall per the directions of quiet walk plus ? Marmoleum click flooring says have vapor barrier go up 2in on the wall, yet quiet walk says trim about .5in from wall. What should we do View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

Would this work for an earthen floor vapor barrier w ground and gravel/sand as subfloor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this be used with SPC vinyl planks (5mm) with 1mm padding already on them? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

Can this be used to cover exposed insulation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Can QuietWalk Plus be used over radiant heating? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Will DynoSeal adhere to bare aluminum? The aluminum will be below the soil in a raised bed garden. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

It says surface should be dry and clean. What would you use to clean 1) concrete (just soap and water or does it need to be acid etched?), 2) outside green mildew on foundation stucco siding (bleach or power wash or both?) thanks View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 27

About to install raw Sycamore Slabs for our stairs. What do you recommend for a stain/seal/protector that would be best for an environment of kids? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Hi I have a floor that was stained with Rubio chocolate color. What color of universal maintenance oil should I purchase? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Can you use monocoat on oak table? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use this on a table top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

Can I use this in a kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Hi, I wish to use Rubio for another project-but this time I'm not wishing to add color (beautiful cherry already) just protection. What should I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

how soon can i apply another coat of Monocoat universal maintenance oil? It is for a beam Mantel. It was first treated with Rubio Monocoat pure View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I use this to glue rebond carpet padding to jute backed wool carpet? This is for bullnose stair treads that will be taped to wood stairs. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Can Taylor Ironwood flooring adhesive be used between Quietwalk Plus underlayment and engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

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 9 ´months ago

Question 40

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

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 41

Is this paper same as Roberts silicone paper shield??what is the difference? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Can individual rolls be shipped? Is freight, which costs more than the product,the only option? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Can the cork underlayment be used as shelf liner for kitchen. Are the glued safe for food contact? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Does the cork underlayment need to be stapled down ? I will use bamboo over it View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Can the 6mm be used with Kahrs Wood Flooring? Will they honor the warranty? Would this our the quiet walk plus offer more cushion? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

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 48

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 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

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

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