Hardwood Flooring Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this suitable for a basement floor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

How is the cork bonded? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Hi, I’m looking for a thermal barrier between a concrete slab and marmoleum; use cork, Quietplus, something else? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 14

Is Kahrs Avanti, Canvas Oak Tuft installation floating or glue down? Underlayment recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 15

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 1 ´year ago

Question 16

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Does this contain PFAS or any flame retardants? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

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 1 ´year ago

Question 19

When does it beep? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Is this good to use over asbestos tiles? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

Does unit need regular re-Calibration? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Installation instructions? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Is this underlayment ok to use with radiant heated floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Can this product be used as a roof underlayment in warm climates? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

I don't see any claims about sound-deadening ability. How is your product for that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

Can this product be stapled to the subfloor? Do the seams need to overlap? Do the seams need to be taped? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

What is the delivery time? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Can this be used with a glue down floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

How do you reset it?? Start over View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Does it help hardwood floors not squeak? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

Does it have a magnet to attach it to metal? My current Acurite one does! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Which side goes down? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

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 10 ´months ago

Question 39

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

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 41

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

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 44

how to switch Fahrenheit? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

Does this work on engineered hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

I have a townhouse with 4 levels and 2 HVAC units (heat pumps). Should I get one for every floor? Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

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 49

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 50

Will this work on SPC rigid vinyl flooring with the pad already attached to the back? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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