SoundStep® XL

Use with laminate and wood floors
Foam underlayment with noise reduction and moisture control
Mold and mildew-resistant foam underlayment

100 Sq Ft4'x25'SSXLPE100BLSS 600 Sq Ft4'x150'SSXLPE600BLSS

Features

Glue It

A specialty innovated vapor barrier allows the glue to adhere.

Sound Reduction

Provides excellent acoustical performance - more than polyethylene foams.

Compression Resistant

Properly supports the flooring click-together mechanism and will uphold its supportive configuration under the consistent traffic of the overlying floor.

Moisture Protection

Exceeds industry requirements for moisture vapor transmission.

SoundStepXL is a crosslink flooring underlayment that is one of the most efficient and affordable flooring underlayments available. Boasting high acoustical scores and better lifetime support of the tongue and groove system than traditional basic foam flooring underlayments.

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, bamboo, and soild wood. Hides minor imperfections in the sub-floor, provides a soft cushioned step, and absorbs sound when walking on the floor. SoundStepXL is a premium polyethylene foam underlayment choice allowing firm support for multiple types of flooring with good 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.

Pre-attached adhesive strip for quick seam sealing and easy installation; creates a leak proof seal; no additional tape required
Preferred by flooring installers on any level of home
Underlayment includes an extra thick plastic moisture barrier film and overlap for excellent moisture protection
Use for both residential and commercial applications
Suitable for use with radiant heat flooring
Helps eliminate minor subfloor imperfections
Surpasses building code requirements - Condo, Townhome and Homeowners Association approved
Provides comfortable walking surface with compression resistance to protect your chosen flooring system

Weight 5 lbs
Thickness 2mm
Density 5 lbs (+/-10%)
Breaking Strength 22.1 lbs

IIC (Impact Insulation Class) Sound Rating 74
STC (Sound Transmission Class) Sound Rating 72
DELTA IIC Sound Rating 23

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If you are looking for a test report please send an email to [email protected] and specify the product and type of report you are needing. We would be more than happy to email you a copy of any testing data that we have.

SoundStep XL is only approved for hardwood and laminate flooring. We recommend our QuietWalk LV or SoundStep LV products for luxury vinyl plank flooring.

SoundStep XL is intended for use as an underlayment installed between the subfloor and floor covering. We have no testing data to support or disprove its effectiveness in any other application.

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by BCS496 - Home Depot Review

Laminate flooring has a underlayment on it just isnt enough...

Laminate flooring has a underlayment on it just isnt enough this works fantastic with multiple benefits

by Maine Mom 73 - Home Depot Review

Great underlayment and a great deal. I wish I...

Great underlayment and a great deal. I wish I had found this four rooms ago. I would use it again for sure!

by Michael - Home Depot Review

Laid this down under an engineered hardwood floor in what...

Laid this down under an engineered hardwood floor in what is a converted attic. Very quiet, almost soundproof attic bedroom now. Very easy installation. The only thing I didn’t like is that the tape that connects each piece is continuous and when trying to get the tape to lay smooth is almost impossible. It would be better if the tape was cut into small sections, say a foot or so. I actually did this myself after the first piece, but it would be nice if it came from the factory that way. But this in no way affected the use or function of the underlayment. I would recommend this to anyone

by ChecoR - Home Depot Review

Great value. Sound Step very effective to control sound....

Great value. Sound Step very effective to control sound. Installation was extremely easy.

Sound Rating Test

74IIC

Impact Insulation Class (IIC)Sound transmission through the floor.

72STC

Sound Transmission Class (STC)Airborne sound transmission through a partition.

23IIC

Delta IIC (IIC)Sound transmission difference between a concrete subfloor with and without flooring.

* The higher the number, the better the noise control!

Compatible Floorings

Floating/Click-Together Bamboo Flooring

Floating/Click-Together Cork Flooring

Floating/Click-Together Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Floating/Click-Together Solid Hardwood Flooring

Glue-Down Bamboo Flooring

Glue-Down Cork Flooring

Glue-Down Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Glue-Down Solid Hardwood Flooring

Laminate Flooring - Tile Visual

Laminate Flooring - Wood Visual

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Noise Cancelling

SoundStep XL Absorbs unwanted noise and keeps it from traveling to other rooms!

IIC 74
STC 63
Delta IIC 23

Moisture Protection

SoundStep XL's integrated moisture barrier helps to protect flooring from harmful subfloor moisture.

Compression Resistant

Exceeds requirements for click-together systems and properly supports the flooring click-together mechanism under compressive forces of everyday traffic.

Cost Effective

Priced to fit any budget! Less costly than most frothed foam, cork or rubber underlayments with similar sound numbers.

SoundStep® XL

SoundStep® XL

Features

Glue It

Sound Reduction

Compression Resistant

Moisture Protection

Resources

FAQs

Where can I get a specific test report for your products if I can't find them on your website?

Can SoundStep XL be used under glue down vinyl plank flooring?

Does SoundStep XL block the sound if attached to the joists under the subfloor?

Reviews

Laminate flooring has a underlayment on it just isnt enough...

Great underlayment and a great deal. I wish I...

Laid this down under an engineered hardwood floor in what...

Great value. Sound Step very effective to control sound....

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Compatible Floorings

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