SoundStep XL Premium Foam Underlayment for Laminate, Engineered and Glue-Down Floors

Description

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 engineered 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
• Easy installation – roll out and join seams with built-in lip and tape
• 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
• Delta IIC Sound Rating of 23; delta rating is the best rating to consider when comparing the performance of different types of underlayment
• IIC (Impact Insulation Class) Sound Rating of 74; IIC is a measure of how much impact sound (walking, kids playing, etc.) is reduced after traveling through the floor covering, underlayment, and building structure and emerging in the room below
• STC (Sound Transmission Class) Sound Rating of 63; STC is a measure of how much airborne sound (speech, TV, stereo, etc.) is reduced after traveling through the floor covering, underlayment, and building structure and emerging in the room below
• Suitable for use with radiant heat flooring
• Helps eliminate minor subfloor imperfections
• Surpasses building code requirements
• Providing comfortable walking surface with industry compression to protect your chosen flooring system
• Condo, Townhome and Homeowners Association approved