1 Xps Board Under Laminate Flooring

And then i thought of a 3rd option.

1 xps board under laminate flooring. 5mm thick xps underlay is a classic underlay for laminate wood flooring insulator 2 tog helps keep the cold out and the warm in acoustics absorbs noise by 21db approx. Underfloor hard thermal insulation boards are designed for use directly under tile stone wood and laminate floors. We are putting 1 xps or eps down first to keep the floors warmer and also hopefully help with condensing. Water resistance non absorbing levels levels minor floor imperfections supports braces board joints durable mould resistant lightweight easy to fit these.

Flooring underlay is an essential aspect of any renovation project as it protects the carpet or flooring by reducing wear acts as a shock absorber to increase comfort and serves as insulation. We offer a wide selection of flooring underlay types for wood laminate and carpets. Put down 1 4 ply on top of the current subfloor. I need some advice.

The xps seems intriguing for a couple of reasons. It can also be used under mosaic vinyl and carpet flooring but must first have a suitable 9 mm layer of flexible self leveling installed over prior to the vinyl or carpet being fitted. That s why we stock a wide selection of options from wood and laminate flooring to vinyl and carpet underlay. I glued 1 inch thick rigid foam board onto the concrete floor which i had previously treated with a 1 16 inch coating of xyprex moisture proofing.

After removing the carpet and putting down the engineered floor we ll be 1 4 short of the hardwood. Underlay acts as an insulator whilst offering comfort and cushioning under your feet. I am installing mannington restoration laminate in our walk out basement. Put down 1 4 extruded polystyrene xps panels.

There is underlay for many different requirements such as fibre underlay for carpet to foam underlay which is suitable for wood laminate and carpet. Owens corning foamular 150 1 1 2 in. I cannot get a straight answer from the flooring company. R 7 5 scored squared edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing model 88wd view the owens corning exterior insulation.

Mannington just suggests installing on the concrete with their underlayment. In both cases i used p 400 foam board glue which worked very well.