Thin Laminate Underlay

In laminate flooring installations the underlayment is the thin flexible sheet of resilient material that is installed on top of a subfloor in order to act as a base for the laminate planks or tiles you re installing.

Thin laminate underlay.

Laminate flooring underlayment is at most 4mm thick. Locking laminate flooring features tongue and groove construction which allows the planks to be snapped and locked into place. We offer a wide selection of flooring underlay types for wood laminate and carpets. An underlay is a thin layer of a cushioning material placed underneath your flooring.

Laminate floors require a thin underlayment which feels softer underfoot and creates the realistic sound of walking on a hardwood floor. Unfortunately the only two options are to either. Laminate is a very thin material usually 6mm to 10mm in width. Laminate flooring is thin and is constructed of a type of fiberboard rather than solid hardwood or even plywood as with engineered wood flooring.

While the subfloor provides the foundational support for the room the underlayment is what supports the flooring material itself intended to enhance and protect the flooring. Why laminate flooring needs underlayment. This type of laminate floor can be walked on immediately after installation. It s always a necessary step to include with your laminate flooring installation.

Laminate flooring underlayment cannot be too thick or it will compromise the joint integrity and be too bouncy causing the joints to fail and your floor s locking system to break.