Types of Laminate Flooring Underlay

Another cost associated with the installation of your laminate floor is what type of underlay that you plan to use. Your laminate flooring will be installed directly on the base of your underlay, which serves as the flooring base. The four most common underlay types that you can choose from include:

• Cork: While it has its advantages—sound reduction being the leader—cork is the priciest underlay that you could choose, sometimes even doubling the cost of your installation. However, cork is a good choice for homes where transitions between rooms are not level. Price ranges from $2 to $3 per sq.ft and it is more expensive than others, it is due to the fact cork is wood and its manufacturing is expensive.
• Poly Foam: Poly foam is the most typical underlay choice for homeowners installing laminate floor. It should be noted that poly foam is not suitable for homes that experience a good deal of moisture, as it is not resistant to these particular stresses. Price ranges from $0.25 to $1 and it is less expensive than others. Final price depend on thickness.
• Rubber: One of the smartest underlay choices is rubber, owing to its versatility. Rubber underlay can be installed on multiple sub flooring types and is both extremely durable and sound resistant, marking it as a great choice for homes with a high volume of foot traffic. Less common in for installation. Price ranges from $2.2 to $3.
• Combined Underlay: Finally, although a little more expensive, combined underlay should be a top consideration for homeowners. Combined underlay is a foam that has been given added moisture resistance not possessed by poly foam. It can also be used on both concrete and plywood subflooring. Also called “quiet walk”. Cost ranges between $1.5 to $2.5 per sq.ft.