FloorLyft Ultra Underlayment Review: Sound, Moisture & Comfort for Floors
Introduction If you’re investing in new flooring, what you put underneath it is just as important as the visible surface. A high-quality underlayment can improve
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Enhance Your Floor’s Performance
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Enhance Your Floor’s Performance
Benefits of Flooring Underlayment
SOUND REDUCTION
The Problem
Hard surface flooring bounces noise around the room, and transfer sound between levels. This is especially problematic in multi-level residences and multi-family or commercial buildings.
The Solution
Underlayment reduces the amount of sound transferred between levels (measured in STC values) and ambient noise (measured in IIC values).
Protects from Moisture
The Problem
Moisture is continuously emitted from concrete substrates, despite the age of the slab. Moisture can cause damage to overlying flooring, even with “waterproof” floor types. Moisture build-up provides a damp, dark environment for mold and mildew to grow.
The Solution
A high-performance underlayment with a vapor barrier can alleviate these issues by blocking moisture vapor emissions from impacting the flooring. Some underlayments, like those in the QuietWalk Family, can even help to dissipate the moisture and promote evaporation.
provides Support
The Problem
Repeated foot traffic can cause pre-mature wear of the flooring. Walking on hard surface flooring creates force on lower body.
The Solution
A dense underlayment can cushion the flooring, extending the life of the floor and reducing stress to the lower back, knees, and feet
Smooths Subfloor Imperfections
The Problem
Minor subfloor imperfections can create uneven pressure on the bottom of the flooring
The Solution
An underlayment can help fill these minor imperfections, evening the distribution of pressure and increasing flooring longevity.
Resists Impact
The Problem
Heavy appliances and high traffic can crush the pre-attached pad applied to bottom of flooring planks.
The Solution
High-density crush resistant underlayment reduces the impact of heavy force for long term support.
Increases Thermal Insulation
The Problem
Considerable amount of heat is lost to concrete slabs or poorly insulated substrates.
The Solution
Underlayment adds thermal insulation (measured in R-value) to the flooring, making hard surfaces feel warmer to the touch and reducing energy costs.
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