In both cases i used p 400 foam board glue which worked very well.
1 xps board under laminate flooring.
And then i thought of a 3rd option.
I cannot get a straight answer from the flooring company.
I am installing mannington restoration laminate in our walk out basement.
Mannington just suggests installing on the concrete with their underlayment.
Then i glued osb sheets to the foam board.
Water resistance non absorbing levels levels minor floor imperfections supports braces board joints durable mould resistant lightweight easy to fit these.
Put down 1 4 extruded polystyrene xps panels.
We are putting 1 xps or eps down first to keep the floors warmer and also hopefully help with condensing.
Flooring underlay is an essential aspect of any renovation project as it protects the carpet or flooring by reducing wear acts as a shock absorber to increase comfort and serves as insulation.
R 7 5 scored squared edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing model 88wd view the owens corning exterior insulation.
After removing the carpet and putting down the engineered floor we ll be 1 4 short of the hardwood.
Put down 1 4 ply on top of the current subfloor.
There is underlay for many different requirements such as fibre underlay for carpet to foam underlay which is suitable for wood laminate and carpet.
Use transition strips for the 1 4 difference.
That s why we stock a wide selection of options from wood and laminate flooring to vinyl and carpet underlay.
I need some advice.
I glued 1 inch thick rigid foam board onto the concrete floor which i had previously treated with a 1 16 inch coating of xyprex moisture proofing.
We offer a wide selection of flooring underlay types for wood laminate and carpets.
5mm thick xps underlay is a classic underlay for laminate wood flooring insulator 2 tog helps keep the cold out and the warm in acoustics absorbs noise by 21db approx.
Underlay acts as an insulator whilst offering comfort and cushioning under your feet.
Underfloor hard thermal insulation boards are designed for use directly under tile stone wood and laminate floors.
The xps seems intriguing for a couple of reasons.