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Why You Should Put Underlayment Under Your Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Luxury vinyl plank flooring is a great option when replacing your current flooring. It comes in a variety of looks that mimic natural wood and even stone. Most LVP flooring is durable and does a good job defending against scratches, dents, and stains. To get the most out of your LVP you will want to […]

Can You Use Radiant Heat Under Vinyl Plank Flooring?
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There’s no doubt that vinyl plank flooring looks fantastic. The wood can bring a beautifully organic and natural feeling to any home and is an affordable alternative to hardwood floors. However, homeowners are rightly curious as to whether they can install a radiant heating system under this kind of flooring. Is it possible? Is it safe? […]

How to Replace Carpet With Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Many homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their homes on a budget. Do-It-Yourself projects have always had a niche in the home improvement arena, but during the pandemic, they took off. One of the easier projects out there is replacing carpet with hard flooring. You can find people who document their projects on […]

How to install underlayment for vinyl plank flooring
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How to Install Underlayment for Vinyl Plank using QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl All wood and concrete subfloors must be flat within 1/8″ over a 6′ span, or 3/16″ over a 10′ span. All areas must be checked prior to installation. General Information Product may be installed over: Recommended Uses: Subfloor and Preparation: Installation Methods Floating Floor […]

The Reason Your Vinyl Plank Floors are Buckling (and What to Do About It)
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It goes without saying that whenever you finally make the upgrade to vinyl plank floors, you don’t want to see it falling into disrepair anytime soon. After all, that’s a significant investment, especially with some luxury options so popular these days! But even the best of the best can start showing wear and tear for […]

Pre-Attached Underlayment: The Pros and Cons
Floor Underlayment

For anybody thinking of redoing their floors with laminate or vinyl plank, opting to use underlayment is a fantastic choice for a myriad of reasons. But simply deciding you want to utilize this underfloor padding isn’t the end of the decisions you need to make before laying everything down. You also need to figure out […]

Underlayment For Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Looking for Underlayment for Vinyl Plank Flooring? We recognize that luxury vinyl plank is a growing trend in the flooring industry due to its waterproofing capability. It does have benefits for the DIY/homeowner market. In this post, we will cover  the following: Does Vinyl Plank Need Underlayment? What Underlayment Is Made For Luxury Vinyl? What […]

Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Need Underlayment?
Floor Underlayment

Looking for underlayment to reduce sound? The only time we suggest underlayment under vinyl tile or plank flooring is if want to reduce the impact sound or sound transmission in your room. The additional underlayment under the floor will help to reduce the sound. MP Global has designed an underlayment with superior sound absorption. The […]

Floor Underlayment

QuietWalk luxury vinyl will only work with luxury vinyl planks that are 2mm thick or thicker. Planks below 2mm thick are very thin and underlayment will provide too much cushion, risking the longevity of the flooring. MP Global Products – Your Sustainable Underlayment Specialists View Product Selector Tool

Rough Subfloor Prep
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Here at MP Global we take pride in our products and we listen to feedback from our customers closely. A customer wrote this article based on an experience they had with our QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl Underlayment. We noticed their article and reached out to them asking if we could feature it on our blog page. […]

What kind of underlayment for vinyl plank flooring?
Floor Underlayment

The answer to what kind of underlayment for vinyl plank flooring really depends on what benefit you want to achieve for your space. Do you want good sound absorption, moisture protection and a great insulation value to keep your feet warm? In this article, we will discuss why QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl underlayment offers all three […]

Does lifeproof flooring require underlayment?
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LifeProof flooring is one of the most popular selling floors on Home Depot today. For good reason as it gives the look of hardwood with the benefits of vinyl flooring and winning the Home Depot coveted Innovation of the Year Award. But the age old question always comes up. Does LifeProof flooring require underlayment? The […]