Hardwood Flooring Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

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 4 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3 ´years ago

Question 3

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 4

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this work on engineered hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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 5 ´months ago

Question 8

Does this product contain Formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

How is this adhesive chemically sensitive safe if it contains antimicrobials? What type of antimicrobial does it contain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

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 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi, can this be used in basements? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 2 ´months ago

Question 14

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Will it help with a wood floor that�s not even? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Does this contain any PFAS? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

What�s best underlayment over top of an existing vinyl tile floor to use over that and under Marmoleum click loch I plan to lay down ? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 18

Is this good to use for the floor in my '90 Westfalia van? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

Does this contain PFAS or any flame retardants? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

R-value? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used under carpet and padding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

can this be used under�Forbo Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Seal? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 24

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

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 6 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

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 2 ´months ago

Question 28

Which side goes down? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Picture shows device slightly curved. I would want it to have a flat bottom to set down on a desk. Is it curved and built to wall mount? Is it flat on bottom and wide enough to stand upright on its base? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

When does it beep? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

How low will it read temperature? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

What does "changed on a daily basis" mean? When do the numbers change? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 34

I assume this will work well in the basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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 3 ´years ago

Question 36

How do you reset it?? Start over View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Does unit need regular re-Calibration? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Would it be ok to use Rubio Monocoat Pure on an indoor wooden bench? Will it stain clothes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can you use monocoat on oak table? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

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 6 ´months ago

Question 43

Can I use this on a table top? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

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 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I have 2 wool/jute rugs the I would like to seam together, which seam tape would you recommend? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We are planning on ordering new flooring by USFloors. Do we need those special tools listed in your tools section? Or are those items for a different kind of flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Installation instructions? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

You don't have an option for color. Does it only come in white? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

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 5 ´years ago

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