What is laminate underlayment and how important is it? 27 December 2022 – Δημοσιεύτηκε σε: Tips
Perfection is hidden in the details and the special pieces required to install your new floor are the ones that will give a perfect technical and aesthetic result.
If you decided to apply the laminates yourself, you should definitely know that before laying the first board, you need to install the substrate.
The substrate is one of the most important steps.
When installed correctly, it can help the floating floor to make proper contact with the sub-floor and make your home more comfortable.
There are various types of substrate that we can use and the choice is made according to the needs of each space.
One of them is the acoustic substrate that we will talk about in this article!
Placing an acoustic underlay under laminate flooring significantly improves your living comfort, as it significantly reduces the reflected walking noise in your home.
If you live in an apartment, your downstairs neighbors will also appreciate not hearing every step you take through the roof (transmitted impact sound).
For these reasons alone, acoustic insulation is a very important addition.
But that's not all, it also offers other benefits:
Additional thermal insulation
Corrects unevenness on the floor
Installing acoustic underlayment when installing new laminate flooring requires just a little more work, but it offers huge benefits. But it will definitely be a worthwhile investment.
What happens in the case of underfloor heating?
In this case, the laminate substrate should have a low thermal resistance and therefore a small thickness.
These substrates are usually waterproof but in some cases a vapor barrier needs to be applied first.
There are also products on the market with a reflective view.
So to summarize... the substrate goes under the laminate for the following reasons which can be combined:
1. First and foremost it goes in as a soundproofing substrate
2. As thermal insulation
3. As a leveling layer on slightly uneven substrates
4. Fixing the sound of footsteps inside the room
5. Greater walking comfort
