10 best armstrong laminate underlayments

Product description

You chose the perfect laminate flooring for your room but don't know which underlayment to install? Quiet Walk Plus is our premium 100 sq. ft. Underlayment choice allowing firm support for multiple types of flooring with great acoustic benefits. Built with sound reduction and moisture dissipation in mind. The vapor barrier is specially designed for optimal bond with adhesives for easy installation. Synthetic fiber pads are fast becoming the most specified underlayment architects and designers due to their acoustical and moisture protection qualities.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH OUR UNDERLAYMENT

✔ No petrochemical smell - Your family will not be smelling a tire shop in your living space.

✔ Hard to Tear - Our built-in moisture barrier film is durable matched with our dense fiber.

✔ Not too thin or thick - You won't have to worry about thinness. No holes will be created by accidentally dropping your installation tools during installation.

✔ Ease of Installation - You won't have trouble unrolling the underlayment. Just kick it across the room like Conor McGregor would! Won't roll out backwards either making it easier to lay out.

✔ Lays Down Flat on Floors - No waviness or ripples.

✔ Easy To Cut - Simple to cut with utility knife.

✔ Superior Sound Reduction - Your flooring will not sound like Rice Krispies popping under your floor. If your in a condo/multi-family, your neighbor above/below won't think you have an obsession for Rice Krispies.

QUIETWALK UNDERLAYMENT CAN BE USED FOR:

• Laminate Floors

• Floating Engineered Wood

• Nail-Down Wood

• Glue-Down Wood

• Floating Engineered/Rigid Core Vinyl Plank (EVP) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP) - 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Wood/Plastic Composite (WPC) - 5mm and thicker

• Floating Wood/ Composite (WPC) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Floating Luxury Vinyl Plank (WPC) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Tile or Plank - 5mm and thicker

From the Manufacturer

Our revolutionary Advanta Green laminate floor underlayment smoothest out little sub floor imperfections while quieting impact sound and floor to ceiling noise. Not only does it dampen ambient sound in the room it's installed in, but it also inhibits sound from traveling into the room below. Although it is promoted as an upgrade underlayment taking the place of poly foam, it doesn't carry a heavy upgrade price when compared to cork or rubber. On the other hand, in recent head-to-head Sound Transmission Loss tests, Advanta Green outperformed both cork and rubber in the majority of test band frequencies.

• ✔ Use with Laminate, Floating Engineered and Luxury Vinyl Plank (5mm and thicker)
• ✔ Superior Sound Reduction ‐ Recycled fibers absorb sound and keep it from traveling to other rooms. Makes click-together floating floors sound solid underfoot.
• ✔ Compression Resistant ‐ Dense recycled fiber structure supports the click-together mechanism and will uphold its supportive configuration under the consistent traffic of the overlying floor.
• ✔ Moisture Protection ‐ Recycled fibers allow installation over concrete to &; breathe; ‐ managing vapors from becoming bulk moisture. The attached vapor barrier protects the overlying floors from harmful moisture.
• ✔ Moisture Protection ‐ Recycled fibers allow installation over concrete to &; breathe; ‐ managing vapors from becoming bulk moisture. The attached vapor barrier protects the overlying floors from harmful moisture.
• ✔ Certified Clean and Safe Indoor Air Quality ‐ No VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) or off-gassing from materials.
• ✔ Approved for In-Floor Radiant Heat Systems ‐ Allows heat to permeate evenly while helping to protect the floor covering material from thermal shock. Achieve warmth with Quiet Warmth Radiant Heat System.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does Quietwalk have a built in adhesive strip or does it require tape to attach two pieces together
Answer:	QuietWalk does have a built-in adhesive strip to attach two pieces together. No additional underlayment seam tape is required.
Question:	Can i out an osb subfloor on top of this in a basement
Answer:	I don't know why you couldn't. are you looking for sound deadening?
Question:	I'm considering purchasing an upstairs condo where i know you can hear neighbors. if i treat the floors with this before i move in, will it help
Answer:	We used it on a second floor to make it quieter for the first floor. It did help some. It probably helps reduce noise coming up from below too, though that was less noticeable
Question:	Will this help on tile flooring to keep house warm
Answer:	This product is designed to be installed under wood flooring, not tile. If you try to put it under tile, the tile will not be stable. You need a rug.

Product features

MP Global QuietWalk Laminate Flooring Underlayment with Attached Vapor Barrier

You chose the perfect laminate flooring for your room but don't know which underlayment to install? Quiet Walk is our premium underlayment choice allowing firm support for multiple types of flooring with great acoustic benefits. Built with sound reduction and moisture dissipation in mind.

The standard vapor barrier is specially designed for optimal bond with adhesives for easy installation. Synthetic fiber pads are fast becoming the most specified underlayment architects and designers due to their acoustical and moisture protection qualities.

Moisture Protection

- Water vapor is present in concrete.

- If vapors are blocked or trapped, vapors become harmful water.

- Concrete needs to breathe, never allow vapors to become bulk moisture.

- The attached vapor barrier protects the overlying flooring from harmful moisture.

- Fibers are treated with a safe anti-microbial to inhibit mold and mildew.

Protection From Leaks

- Spills, leaky plumbing, faulty ice-makers can cause floor damage. QuietWalk's fibers can absorb up to 5 times it's own weight, drawing harmful moisture in while protecting the overlying floor.

- Lays Down Flat on Floors - No waviness or ripples.

- Easy To Cut With Utility Knife.

- Evenly Cut - Our rolls are consistently manufactured meaning you won't find taped scrap pieces in your underlayment.

- Superior Sound Reduction - Your flooring will not sound like Rice Krispies popping under foot. If your in a condo/multi-family, your neighbor above/below won't think you have an obsession for Rice Krispies.

Product description

The ROBERTS First Step Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment, 630 sq. ft. roll is designed for use under floating laminate and engineered wood flooring. This product is meant for use on concrete slabs and wood subfloors that are below, on or above grade. This underlayment creates a pocket of constantly circulating air, which inhibits mold growth. It is effective for sound reduction, moisture protection, comfort and even helps level minor sub-floor corrections.

From the Manufacturer

First Step Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment, 100 sq. ft. Roll is designed for use under floating laminate and engineered wood flooring. This product is meant for use on concrete slabs and wood subfloors that are on or above grade. This underlayment creates a pocket of constantly circulating air which inhibits mold growth. It is effective for sound reduction, moisture protection, comfort and even helps level minor sub-floor corrections. First Step is ideal for use with radiant heated floors. In a compression test using 1,320 lbs. of pressure, Roberts First Step Underlayment retained 96% of its original thickness after seven days, compared to only 57% by a leading 2-in-1 foam product.

• For use with all laminate and engineered hardwood floating floors
• Cushioning Styrofoam beads between plastic top and bottom layers for air circulation
• Corrects minor subfloor imperfections and reduces ambient noise
• Gold Guard antimicrobial protection and constant air movement inhibits mold growth and protects floors from moisture vapor
• Ideal in condos and multi-level dwellings
• 40 in. x 189 ft., provides 630 sq. ft. of protection
• Constant air movement inhibits mold growth

User questions & answers

Question:	I plan to staple down 3/8" engineered flooring in the upstairs of a home over vinyl flooring. Will this underlayment work underneath
Answer:	If your floor is level, just pull up the old vinyl, put down this underlayment, and float the floor. There were a few areas where I had to staple to the subfloor over this underlayment, and it worked just fine. It's not that difficult, and I am certainly not a pro.
Question:	How is it different than roberts 70-193 super felt underlayment 360-feet square roll for sound reducing and absorbing ? Is it just bigger role
Answer:	Hi There!The felt is going to have an stc rating of 66, will be 3mm thick and will be made of felt with the built in vapor barrier. The Roberts First Step underlayment is going to also be 3mm thick, with a stc rating of 67. This underlayment will be made up of two sheets of plastic with polypropylene foam beads in between those. If you have any other questions I would be able to help with please don't hesitate to let me know!Have a great day!Jessy LeerentveldCustomer ServiceBestLaminate
Question:	Should you use both glue & nails for hardwood flooring with this type of underlayment with Bamboo hardwood 1/2 thick
Answer:	I used under engineered hardwood which did not require glue or nails because it clicked together. I would think that you definately would not use glue.
Question:	I'm investigating underlayment options for a floating, vinyl plank floor- mainly to add a little cushion- is this product suitable? If not, any sugges
Answer:	It would add good cushion to your floor

Product features

First Step 630-Square Foot Roll Underlayment

Roberts First Step creates a pocket of constantly circulating air which inhibits mold growth.

• For use with all laminate and engineered hardwood floating floors
• For use with below, on and above grade subfloors
• Constant air movement inhibits mold growth
• Seals out moisture to protect flooring
• Superior sound supression between floors
• Corrects minor subfloor imperfections
• Includes adhesive strip and 4" overlap film for linking multiple rolls
• Made in USA

Product description

Includes self adhesive strip and overlap film for easy installation; With Moisture/Vapor Barrier & Tape; Mold and Moisture Protection; Non Allergenic; Sound Absorption; With Moisture/Vapor Barrier & Tape; Mold and Moisture Protection; Non Allergenic; Sound Absorption; With bright blue look; Anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life; Perfect for wood, bamboo and laminate floors, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction; LIMITED TIME PROMOTION

• Sold as "200 Square Feet (Pack of 2)" i.e. total of 400 Square Feet, 200 Square Feet per Roll
• With moisture/vapor barrier & tape; mold and moisture protection; non allergenic; sound absorption;
• With bright blue look; anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life;
• Perfect for wood, Bamboo and laminate floors, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction;
• Limited time promotion!

User questions & answers

Question:	Which side of underpayment goes up
Answer:	The sticky side goes down.
Question:	Can this be stacked to make it 6 mil for my vinyl plank floors
Answer:	I don't know if you can stack it, it seems like it would slide. But we used it at it is on a cement basement floor under vinyl plank flooring, and it feels great to walk on. You feel the cushion & the give of the floor with every step. It also seems to keep the floor from getting too cold from the cement.
Question:	Does this work between a concrete floor and radiant heat mat
Answer:	I can't answer that. We used it between a cement basement floor and a vinyl floating floor
Question:	can i use it over concrete
Answer:	I did, and it worked fine.

Product description

This listing is for 2 rolls, 400Sqft AMERIQUE 3mm thick SILVER CHROME underlayment padding; with moisture/vapor barrier; mold and moisture protection; non allergenic; sound absorption; with SILVER CHROME look; anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life; perfect for wood, bamboo and laminate floors, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction; easy installation with overlap and adhesive strip

• Mold and moisture protection, non allergenic, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction
• Anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life;
• Perfect for wood, bamboo and laminate floors Easy installation with self adhesive strip.
• 400SQFT AMERIQUE Premium 3 mm Thick Flooring Underlayment Padding with Tape & Vapor Barrier 3 in 1 Heavy Duty Foam (400SF Total, 200SF/Roll), 400 sq. ft. , Silver Chrome (Pack of 2)
• Easy installation with overlap and adhesive strip

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used for floating hand scrapped ha rd wood floors that are tongue and groove
Answer:	I don’t see why not- it works great with solid laminate that is tongue and groove
Question:	One review says 1/2 the sq footage I need to cover 260 sq feet is this enough
Answer:	There is 400 sq feet so it will be enough
Question:	Can this be used under nail down bamboo flooring
Answer:	No,this for flooting foor
Question:	Can this be between concrete and cork
Answer:	It probably can, but the product makes a crinkles sound under carpet which I am not a fan of. Is the cork pretty thick? The top surface product weight may mute the underpayment sound.

Product description

This listing is for 4 rolls of 800SQFT AMERIQUE 2MM Thick Laminate, Bamboo and Engineered Wood Underlayment Padding ROYAL BLUE Color; With Moisture/Vapor Barrier & Tape; Mold and Moisture Protection; Non Allergenic; Sound Absorption; ROYAL BLUE; Anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life; Perfect for wood, bamboo and laminate floors, 2mm closed foam technology for sound reduction;

• This listing is for 4 rolls of 800SQFT Heavy Duty Underlayment Padding w Tape & Moisture Barrier;
• Dense foam provides excellent sound reduction under engineered and laminate flooring;
• ROYAL BLUE; Anti-crush technology for excellent performance & long life;
• Perfect for wood, bamboo and laminate floors, 2mm closed foam technology for sound reduction;

User questions & answers

Question:	can i use this between laminate and bamboo flooring
Answer:	Yeah you can, just staple it down. You can use this on any flooring mine was plywood and bamboo flooring on top. Good product and not much noise
Question:	Can i use it under lvp flooring
Answer:	What do you mean by lvp flooring is that abbreviation
Question:	can you use this under the luxury vinyl plank flooring
Answer:	Yes you can.
Question:	Is each roll 800 sq ft? Or is that the total
Answer:	Total, it's 200 sq ft per roll

Product description

Floorlot Gold Premium Silent Underlayment is a high performance acoustic underlayment & moisture barrier with self-sealing lip & tape system. Floor lot Gold can be used for most floating floors in both residential and commercial applications.

• Coverage: 200 sqft per roll
• Includes Moisture/Vapor Barrier
• Extra Thick 3mm / Superior Noise Protection
• For use under laminate, engineered wood, and solid hardwood floor systems
• Easy Installation: Includes printed grid lines & seaming tape

User questions & answers

Question:	Can it be used under the solid hardwood flooring, installed on top on vinyl floor? In other word, can this be put in the middle of vinyl and hardwood
Answer:	there is a high chance that the vinyl becomes slippery due to the finished aluminum
Question:	Can you hear the floor system russle when walking on it
Answer:	Not at all. I've used various types of underlayment and this is by far my favorite. No noise, great insulation, and comfortable to walk on.
Question:	Any reason not to use this with lvp with a pad already on the bottom of the plank
Answer:	LVP tends to be very thin, with a very tiny click lock mechanism. I'd be concerned that too much padding may allow the planks to separate. It might be worth trying, though. While LVP walks a little quieter than Pergo, both products tend to walk a lot noisier than hardwood. A quality pad like this makes all the difference with Pergo. It makes the floor sound more solid, and a lot quieter. It should help out with LVP, as well.
Question:	I am on the second floor and need quiet foot traffic. Will this help with that
Answer:	Yes, the IIC rating is what most condo complexes now require to minimize noise transfer. Used it on several condo projects. Great pad.

Product features

High Performance Acoustic Underlayment

Floorlot: Gold helps quiet sounds from foot traffic. Reduces noise in today’s active households & minimizes the hollow sound associated with floating floors.

IIC Rating: 72dB

Easy Installation

Includes printed grid pattern for fast, accurate cuts. Easily join underlayment together with the attached Peel-&-Stick tape and overlap system.

Superior Moisture Protection

Includes built-in vapor barrier so no additional films are required. Tape and overlap system provides a strong seal.

Comfort

Cushioned 3mm underlayment helps smooth out minor subfloor imperfections & irregularities.

Thermal insulation makes floors more comfortable to walk on.

Comfort. Protection. Savings.

Floorlot: Gold Premium Laminate & Wood Flooring Underlayment with Vapor Barrier underlayment is a high performance acoustic underlayment & moisture barrier with self-sealing lip & tape system. Floorlot: Gold can be used for most floating floors in both residential and commercial applications.

Underlayment is a necessary component of any laminate flooring or floating engineered hardwood installation. This underlayment is suitable for a wide range of flooring including laminate, hardwood, bamboo, & engineered wood. Floorlot Gold hides minor imperfections in the sub-floor, provides a soft cushioned step, and absorbs sound when walking on the floor.

Protect Your Floors With Built-In Moisture Barrier

Floorlot: Gold has superior moisture vapor transmission protection thanks to an innovative barrier built right in. The vapor ridges channel moisture away while the lip and tape system provides a strong seal.

Peel & Stick Tape

Attached adhesive strip for quick seam sealing & easy installation. Creates a leak proof seal. No additional tape required!

Exceptional Value

Floorlot: Gold Underlayment will protect your floors for years to come! The attached vapor barrier, noise reducing foam, and easy installation is what makes Floorlot: Gold a smart buy.

Product description

Coverage: 400Sqft, includes self adhesive strip and overlap film for easy installation, With moisture/vapor barrier and tape, mold and moisture protection, non allergenic, sound absorption, With bright blue look, anti-crush technology for excellent performance and long life, Perfect for wood, Bamboo and laminate floors, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction, Limited time promotion!

• Sold as "200 Square Feet (Pack of 2)" i.e. total of 400 Square Feet, 200 Square Feet per Roll
• With moisture/vapor barrier and tape, mold and moisture protection, non allergenic, sound absorption,
• With bright blue look, anti-crush technology for excellent performance and long life,
• Perfect for wood, Bamboo and laminate floors, 3mm closed foam technology for sound reduction,
• Limited time promotion!

User questions & answers

Question:	can this be used directly over concrete as a vapor barrier
Answer:	It is for roof. I installed this in my house
Question:	Would this be okay to use on laminated flooring planks that has thin layer of padding already attached
Answer:	Unfortunately, our attic fans are not hurricane rated.
Question:	Can this be used with hardwood that is being nailed down? Not floating, but nailed/stapled to a plywood subfloor
Answer:	It is manufactured in Temecula, CA.
Question:	Your dimensions maje no sense. What are the accurate dimensions
Answer:	This is a attic fan . I will run day and night at diferent speed

Product description

Armstrong Caliber self-adhesive floor tiles Urethane no-wax wear layer tiles 0.80 gauge 12" x 12" Easy to clean and install 45 tiles per carton (45 Sq. Ft.)Mesa Stone - Manufacturer: Armstrong World Industries.

Product description

Experience the dramatic color and visual of exotic hardwood looks from around the world

• 8mm high gloss
• Wood-look laminate
• Below, on-grade, above-grade installation
• Country of Origin: China

Product description

You chose the perfect laminate flooring for your room but don't know which underlayment to install? Quiet Walk Plus is our premium 100 sq. ft. Underlayment choice allowing firm support for multiple types of flooring with great acoustic benefits. Built with sound reduction and moisture dissipation in mind. The vapor barrier is specially designed for optimal bond with adhesives for easy installation. Synthetic fiber pads are fast becoming the most specified underlayment architects and designers due to their acoustical and moisture protection qualities.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH OUR UNDERLAYMENT

✔ No petrochemical smell - Your family will not be smelling a tire shop in your living space.

✔ Hard to Tear - Our built-in moisture barrier film is durable matched with our dense fiber.

✔ Not too thin or thick - You won't have to worry about thinness. No holes will be created by accidentally dropping your installation tools during installation.

✔ Ease of Installation - You won't have trouble unrolling the underlayment. Just kick it across the room like Conor McGregor would! Won't roll out backwards either making it easier to lay out.

✔ Lays Down Flat on Floors - No waviness or ripples.

✔ Easy To Cut - Simple to cut with utility knife.

✔ Superior Sound Reduction - Your flooring will not sound like Rice Krispies popping under your floor. If your in a condo/multi-family, your neighbor above/below won't think you have an obsession for Rice Krispies.

QUIETWALK UNDERLAYMENT CAN BE USED FOR:

• Laminate Floors

• Floating Engineered Wood

• Nail-Down Wood

• Glue-Down Wood

• Floating Engineered/Rigid Core Vinyl Plank (EVP) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP) - 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Wood/Plastic Composite (WPC) - 5mm and thicker

• Floating Wood/ Composite (WPC) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Floating Luxury Vinyl Plank (WPC) ‐ 5mm and thicker

• Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Tile or Plank - 5mm and thicker

From the Manufacturer

Designed for floating floor materials, MP Global Products - QuietWalk's recycled filaments are specially processed to cushion the floor to absorb sound, reducing unwanted noise. This helps make floating floors sound more like fastened wood. Although it can be installed over wood or concrete subfloors, QuietWalk can manage moisture that surfaces in the form of vapors that naturally come up from concrete subfloors. Since QuietWalk and concrete are both "breathable" capillary products, vapors that are emitted will never accumulate under the pad into harmful moisture, while the attached vapor barrier protects the overlying flooring from any attacking moisture. With QuietWalk flooring underlayment you get better moisture protection, as the fibers manage serious moisture concerns.

• ✔ Use with laminate, Floating engineered and luxury vinyl plank (5mm and thicker)
• ✔ Superior sound reduction ‐ recycled fibers absorb sound and keep it from traveling to other rooms. Makes click-together Floating floors sound solid underfoot
• ✔ Compression resistant ‐ dense recycled fiber structure supports the click-together mechanism and will uphold its supportive configuration under the consistent traffic of the overlying floor
• ✔ Moisture protection ‐ recycled fibers allow installation over concrete to & ‐ managing vapors from becoming bulk moisture. The attached vapor barrier protects the overlying floors from harmful moisture
• ✔ Certified clean and safe indoor air quality ‐ no voc's (volatile organic compounds) or off-gassing from materials
• ✔ Approved for in-floor radiant heat systems ‐ allows heat to permeate evenly while helping to protect the floor covering material from thermal shock. Achieve warmth with quiet warmth radiant heat system
• ✔ Easy installation - roll out and join the seam

User questions & answers

Question:	What's the difference between this and the Quietwalk LV
Answer:	Yes, we used this on concrete under laminate flooring.
Question:	What is the stc and hc rating
Answer:	If you're putting the laminate on a slab, I would use this as an additional barrier against moisture. Most laminate with the installed padding do not require underlayment.
Question:	Can i used this if its nail down
Answer:	I have used this product over concrete and also over plywood and it has worked as intended however I used laminate over it never hardwood. For hardwood flooring I use a thicker material than this.
Question:	how thick is this underlayment
Answer:	If my memory serves me, the 40 inches wide is 36 inches of foam with a four inch clear plastic tab that sticks to the previous layer. The package I purchased was to fit 250 sq.ft, and it was a little short of 250. Estimate about 220 sq ft., But I skipped the closet so it worked fine. I used some leftover foam that I had.

Product features

MP Global QuietWalk Laminate Flooring Underlayment with Attached Vapor Barrier

You chose the perfect laminate flooring for your room but don't know which underlayment to install? Quiet Walk is our premium underlayment choice allowing firm support for multiple types of flooring with great acoustic benefits. Built with sound reduction and moisture dissipation in mind.

The standard vapor barrier is specially designed for optimal bond with adhesives for easy installation. Synthetic fiber pads are fast becoming the most specified underlayment architects and designers due to their acoustical and moisture protection qualities.

Moisture Protection

- Water vapor is present in concrete.

- If vapors are blocked or trapped, vapors become harmful water.

- Concrete needs to breathe, never allow vapors to become bulk moisture.

- The attached vapor barrier protects the overlying flooring from harmful moisture.

- Fibers are treated with a safe anti-microbial to inhibit mold and mildew.

Protection From Leaks

- Spills, leaky plumbing, faulty ice-makers can cause floor damage. QuietWalk's fibers can absorb up to 5 times it's own weight, drawing harmful moisture in while protecting the overlying floor.

- Lays Down Flat on Floors - No waviness or ripples.

- Easy To Cut With Utility Knife.

- Evenly Cut - Our rolls are consistently manufactured meaning you won't find taped scrap pieces in your underlayment.

- Superior Sound Reduction - Your flooring will not sound like Rice Krispies popping under foot. If your in a condo/multi-family, your neighbor above/below won't think you have an obsession for Rice Krispies.