Laminate Floor Underlayment are a Must for Laminate Flooring

Protecting Your Laminate Flooring Installation
All laminate flooring installation requires an underlayment installed beneath. Laminate flooring underlayment is an important feature in laminate flooring installations because it adds to the level of comfort. Aside from that

• Laminate flooring underlayment can serve as a moisture barrier, protecting the laminate floor from excessive moisture.

• Laminate floor underlayment can help to even out the imperfections of the subfloor. This increases the likelihood that the flooring is installed on a level surface.

Standard Foam Laminate Floor Underlayment
This is the most commonly used laminate floor underlayment. It is a thin foam padding available in different sizes. It does not have a built-in moisture barrier. It is therefore best to use a separate moisture barrier if moisture is expected in the site of installation of your laminate flooring.

Combination Laminate Floor Underlayment
This type of laminate floor underlayment has features similar to that of a standard foam underlayment, but it has a moisture barrier built in to it that prevents moisture from seeping onto the laminate flooring. It can be installed where high levels of moisture are expected.

Vinyl-backed Laminate Floor Underlayment
This is laminate floor underlayment that comes in an easy-to-install tile form. It lies flat during installation, foregoing the need to roll out and measure sheets as it is with traditional laminate floor underlayment. It also provides some noise-proofing qualities, though you must seal the seams if you want to waterproof it.

Acoustical Laminate Floor Underlayment
This is used to reduce the sound created when walking on a laminate floor. Made from a variety of materials such as cork and felt, it can also come equipped with a moisture barrier.