Most flooring materials need underlayment to cover imperfections in the subfloor, reduce sound and provide other benefits specific to each type of floor covering. Choosing the right underlay for ...

U pdating your floors can totally change the way your space feels, and new flooring that’s easier to clean and maintain is ...

Most LVP flooring has an attached underlayment, usually made of foam, cork or rubber. Underlayments help smooth out your flooring, especially if you’re installing it over a slightly uneven surface.

Can't afford a full basement renovation, but still want to be able to use the space comfortably? These DIY updates can make a ...

SPC is a type of luxury vinyl flooring with a stone composite core. It's more stable and durable than a wood core, and it ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. So, you’ve found yourself in need of a tiling job. It can be pretty easy ...

Ultra HT is a 45-mil, self-adhered roofing underlayment for use in steep-slope roofing and ... and is rated to 250°F for use under metal and tile applications. Ultra HT is now a UL Listing as a Class ...

If you have chosen just the laminate without the pre-applied underlayment, you’ll want to lay down a single layer of a thin dense foam so the flooring will be comfortable to stand on ...

As with WPC, an attached underlayment can also be added for sound absorption and comfort improvement. Both SPC and WPC are waterproof vinyl flooring, hide subfloor imperfections and can be ...

A looming issue is the proposed-or actual-use of underlayments beneath vinyl flooring material to deaden sound. Underlayments could compromise the performance of the product because the vinyl ...