Fibreboard Underlay For Vinyl Flooring

Unfortunately adding insulating underlayment under vinyl flooring will cause the flooring to be unstable.

Fibreboard underlay for vinyl flooring.

Vinyl plank flooring is a floating floor so it is important to have underlayment across the entire surface of your flooring. Because vinyl flooring isn t made from wood products it does not have the same structure that laminate flooring does. That is why we recommend using a dedicated underlay for vinyl. Underlay acts as an insulator whilst offering comfort and cushioning under your feet.

The wood fibre board allows you to make your flooring sturdier and more environmentally friendly so if you re looking to remove imperfections from your sub floor then this is the perfect underlay to buy to remove an uneven floor. One thing is certain with underlayment and vinyl plank flooring though and that s the fact that when it s recommended it must be thin and it must be dense. These are specifically designed to be used with quick step vinyl floors to create an extra level base for your floor and maintain the specific qualities of lvt. We offer a wide selection of flooring underlay types for wood laminate and carpets.

Fibreboard underlay is for use with laminate and real wood flooring alike providing thermal insulation and proven impact sound reduction up to 19 decibels. High compression strength of up to 15 tonnes m. We recommend using a vapor barrier on a cement subfloor to prevent moisture from seeping up and sitting beneath your flooring. Free next day delivery available free collection in 5 minutes.

It s extremely beautiful flooring that mimics natural hardwood and sometimes even stone. This underlay is 5 5mm thick and covers 10m easily cut and laid. Smooths uneven floors up to a 3mm variation. Environmentally friendly natural wood fibre underlay designed for use in new build and upgraded floors.

Ideal for click systems. Fibreboard stays cool under pressure too it resists compression so provides solid and stable support even under the heaviest weight. Vinyl flooring needs to have a sturdy stable sub floor with very little cushioning regardless of the installation. Vinyl planks require hard thin underlay because the product itself is softer.

While underlayment for vinyl planks may be used under hardwood and laminate the reverse is not true. Most lvp flooring is water resistant some types are even waterproof and it s also very durable able to resist dents dings scratches and stains. This is a 5mm thick fibreboard underlay which can be used for any wood or laminate flooring ideal for new builds and upgrades. The underlay is also useful for covering levels of small indentations or protrusions up to 3mm.

Installing the right underlay will have a major impact on the final look quality and comfort of your quick step vinyl floor. There is underlay for many different requirements such as fibre underlay for carpet to foam underlay which is suitable for wood laminate and carpet. The fibreboard underlay 5 5mm thick is a great quality flooring at a good price.