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On our faq page, you can find questions about flooring underlayment and floor heating systems. Get helpful information to assist with your purchase decisions and address any concerns you may have.
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AbsorbaSound can be used in place of a cement board or uncoupling mat.
AbsorbaSound is a sound barrier that will help to reduce the transfer of noise between levels, in either direction.
AbsorbaSound is designed to be installed under your floor covering. We cannot attest to the effectiveness when used under an area rug.
AbsorbaSound is suitable for use under ceramic tile. We would feel confident in the use of our product in the application described, however we would recommend getting approval from the manufacturer of the uncoupling membrane as well.
AbsorbaSound comes in various thicknesses. The 2mm thick product, 200 square foot roll will weigh approximately 75lbs. Other thicknesses are listed on our spec sheet which can be viewed on the AbsorbaSound product page.
AbsorbaSound is not currently approved for use under turf products, as we have no testing data to determine suitability.
When installing Insulayment with porcelain tile, we recommend using a latex modified portland based thinset that conforms to ANSI A118.4.
Insulayment will provide thermal insulation, making your radiant heating system more effective.
Insulayment is not approved for use with sheet vinyl or linoleum flooring.
Insulayment is approved for flooring applications only. We do not have testing to establish safety or effectiveness in wall applications.
QuietWarmth Tile and Insulayment with tile floor covering are only approved in conditions where the subfloor meets the standards established by the Tile Council of North America. If your subfloor meets these standards, the proper method to install these products would be to spread a layer of thinset over the top of the Insulayment, then lay the QuietWarmth tile mat(s), then install your ceramic tile.