Underlayment Foam
Regarding underlayment for laminate floor… If you’ve installed one, did you use the basic or sound deadening
We’re going to install 700 sq ft of shaw laminate wood floor in the livingroom/foyer/diningroom and hallway. This is a triplewide manufactured home – it has a moisture barrier under the house (one that covers the underside of home, and one that covers the dirt under the house.) The house sits up on piers with cinderblock facing. It’s got 3/4″ plywood under the old carpet. Moisture isn’t a problem. The house does have vaulted ceilings. (which increases echo).
I’m trying to decide between using the basic foam underlayment or going with a sound deadening one. A local home center said they’ve only installed the deadening type in 2 or 3 homes in the last 4 years. Virtually everyone goes with the basic (since it’s free). We will have a large area rug in the living room.
If you’ve put in a floating floor, which foam did you use and how were the results? If you used the deadening, do you think it was worth the extra money?
I installed laminate in a bedroom and kitchen using only basic padding and got a very nice result. While I agree that the sound-deadening pad is a nice option, I don’t necessarily think it is worth the extra cost. In your situation, with a large area that will likely see a lot of traffic, sound may be an issue; but if you plan to use area rugs you will probably not be bothered by the echo.
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Serenity Foam Underlayment for Laminate and Engineered Flooring $21.60 |
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100SF Eternity pad Underlayment foam VOC Free Acostical $42.00 |
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100SF Laminate pad Underlayment foam VOC Free Acostical $42.00 |
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Floor Muffler Acoustical Wood Floor Foam Underlayment $42.00 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Dense Pad Foam 3mm 200 sq. ft. Floor Vapor Barrier $54.99 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Dense Pad Foam 3mm 100 sq. ft. Floor Vapor Barrier $64.99 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Pad Aluminum Foam 3mm 100 sq ft Floor Vapor Barrier $44.99 |
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HEAVY DUTY 3MM=1/8″ Laminate Wood Floor Underlayment Foam Pad 200sf @0.20/sf $40.00 |
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HEAVY DUTY 3MM=1/8″ Laminate Wood Floors Foam UNDERLAYMENT 400sf @0.20/sf $80.00 |
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HEAVY DUTY 3MM=1/8″ Laminate Wood Flooring UNDERLAYMENT Foam Pad 500sf @0.20/sf $100.00 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Pad Foam 3mm 200 sq ft Floor Padding Vapor Barrier $54.99 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Dense Pad Foam 3mm 100 sq. ft. Floor Vapor Barrier $64.99 |
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Pad Aluminum Foam 3mm 100 sq ft Floor Vapor Barrier $44.99 |
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= White foam flooring underlayment 48″x100′ (400sq ft) $95.00 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 3mm 100 sq.ft Pink $24.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 3mm 200 sq.ft. Floor $29.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 2mm 100 sq.ft Orange $19.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 3mm 200 sq.ft. Floor $29.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 2mm 200 sq.ft Orange $40.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 3mm 200 sq.ft Pink $49.99 |
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3 in 1 UNDERLAYMENT Laminate Foam 3.2mm 200 sq.ft Red $54.99 |
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Flooring Underlayment 63 foot Roll Mylar Backed Foam Vapor Moisture Barrier $20.00 |
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UNDERLAYMENT: INSTANT 2-IN-1 BLUE BARRIER / FOAM (A2) $35.00 |
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200sf Laminate Wood Floor Underlayment Foam Pad $83.00 |
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200sf Laminate Wood Floor Underlayment Foam Pad $63.00 |
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White Foam underlayment w/ Clear backing 100sq ft $45.00 |
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Laminte Acoustical Foam Underlayment pad VOC Free $42.00 |
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Soundbloc Foam Underlayment-NEW $24.99 |
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Underlayment for Wooden Floors 100 sq. ft -Poly -Foam $19.95 |
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Laminate, Wooden Floor Underlayment 100 sq. ft -Poly -Foam $19.95 |
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FOAM DUO UNDERLAYMENT (M P Global Products LLC SS080) $27.71 A underlayment designed for floating laminate and wood floors over a concrete slab or any surface that requires moisture resistance. Duofoam features heat laminated polythylene film layers on both sides of PolyFoam padding and an extended poly lip with self-seal tape for ease of installation. Roll size: 36″ W. x 33.3′ L. x .080″ T. (100 sq. ft. per roll)…. |
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Roberts 70-190 Super Felt Premium Felt Underlayment $18.99 Roberts Premium Felt Underlayment for Engineered and Laminate flooring. Provides deep, rich sound by absorbing noise instead of deflecting it |
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Roberts 70-025 Unison 2-In-1 Underlayment, For Laminate And Wood Floors, Blocks Moisture, Cushions, 100 Sq. Foot Roll $12.99 Unison 2 in 1 Underlayment is an under-pad to support Laminate and Engineered Wood type floating floors. It provides cushioning and moisture protection. Dimensions: 48″ X 25′ Roll. Coverage: 100 Sq. Ft…. |
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Harmony 630-Square Foot Roll Underlayment $142.99 This 630sq.ft. Roll is great for large jobs! Use under all laminate and click-lock floating floors Ideal for basements, condos and multi-level dwellings Excellent moisture resistant barrier Reduces ambient noise 8 in. overlap with adhesive strip for installation Outstanding compression resistance over time Microban® antimicrobial product protection fights the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew. … |
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DriTac Premium Pressure Sensitive ‘Green’ Wood Flooring Adhesive DriTac Eco-6200GR “Green” Pressure Sensitive Wood Flooring Adhesive is the product of choice for “green” professional wood and cork flooring installations. DriTac Eco-6200GR “Green” Pressure Sensitive contains zero VOCs and zero solvents and spreads very easily. DriTac Eco-6200GR “Green” Pressure Sensitive Adhesive has the superior tack, excellent bond strength and long open time ideally suited fo… |
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Stinger RKCP12 RoadKill Carpet Pad $36.20 INSULATED FOAM CARPET PAD REDUCES ROAD NOISE5/8″ THICKNESS12 SQ FT SHEET (32″ X 54″)INCREASED AMPLIFIER OUTPUTEASY CUT & APPLY INSTALLATIONUPC : 609098097406Shipping Dimensions : 33.50in X 20.00in X 2.50inEstimated Shipping Weight : 10.875… |
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Silent Layer 3mm Slotted Foam Acoustic Mat (269 sq. ft. Roll) $231.42 108149 Features: -Type: AcouBond Acoustic Sound Control Adhesive System.-Name: Silent Layer 3mm Slotted Foam Acoustic Mat.-Unit Size: 269sf roll.-Sq. Ft. Coverage per Unit: 269.-Dimensionally stable and pressure resistant.-Defined amount of adhesive consumption.-Low weight for transport. Specifications: -Each roll (269 sq. ft) of acoustic mat requires 20 ”sausages” of adhesive…. |
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Hand Roller ROL1000 Features: -Type: Hand Roller.-Used along with the 100 lb roller.-1 roller…. |
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