10 Common Questions About FloorLyft Ultra

Whether you’re a contractor, designer, or DIY homeowner, choosing the right underlayment is a key step in any flooring project. FloorLyft Ultra has quickly become a popular choice thanks to its innovative design and performance benefits. But how do you know if it’s the right fit for your job?

We’ve rounded up the 10 most common questions people ask about FloorLyft Ultra.

1. What is FloorLyft Ultra?

FloorLyft Ultra is a high-performance underlayment made from dense recycled fiberboard. It’s designed to support a variety of floor coverings installations by raising the subfloor to eliminate uneven room to room transitions and unslightly baseboard gaps from removing thicker flooring and replacing it with thinner flooring.  Also it corrects minor subfloor imperfections and enhances comfort, while adding sound reduction, and moisture protection.

2. What types of flooring is it compatible with?

FloorLyft Ultra is intended for use with all vinyl planks and tiles, laminate, floating and glue down wood, cork, bamboo, carpet and carpet tile.

3. Can it fix uneven floors?

Yes! FloorLyft Ultra helps address minor subfloor variations up to 1/4 inch, making it a great solution for slightly raising subfloors to help transitions between rooms or older subfloors that aren’t perfectly flat and level.

4. Does it have  moisture barrier protection?

Absolutely. FloorLyft Ultra includes a built-in moisture barrier to protect your flooring from vapor transmission coming up from subfloors, especially concrete subfloors or damp environments like basements.

5. Is it eco-friendly?

Yes! FloorLyft Ultra is made from 100% recycled fibers, making it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious projects. It’s also VOC-free and contributes to better indoor air quality. It is 3^rd party certified by GREENGUARD Gold for healthy indoor air quality.

6. How does it reduce sound?

Thanks to its dense fiberboard construction, FloorLyft Ultra offers superior sound control, minimizing both impact noise (like footsteps) and airborne noise (like voices or TV sounds) between floors.

7. Can it be used with radiant heat systems?

Yes, FloorLyft Ultra is compatible with radiant heating systems, making it an excellent option for enhancing warmth and comfort in colder climates.

8. How is it installed?

Installation is quick and simple just lay it out over your subfloor, stagger and butt the seams together by 50%  Float the FloorLyft Ultra underneath floating floors and glue it down when using glue down floors on top of it. 

9. Does FloorLyft Ultra improve energy efficiency?

Yes! FloorLyft Ultra adds an extra layer of insulation beneath your flooring with an impressive R-Value 0f 0.73, helping to reduce heat loss through the floor. This can make rooms feel warmer in winter and contribute to overall energy savings especially in homes with drafty or poorly insulated subfloors.

10. What rooms are FloorLyft Ultra best suited for?

FloorLyft Ultra is ideal for a wide range of spaces including living rooms, bedrooms, basements, and multi-level homes. Its sound-reducing and moisture-resistant properties make it especially effective in areas where comfort and protection matter most, like second-floor rooms or below-grade installations

FloorLyft Ultra can be found exclusively at Lowe’s online and in stores!