How to Choose Sponge Vinyl Flooring?

What is Underlayment?

Underlayment is the layer of material that&#;s installed between the subfloor and the flooring. It works as a part of your overall flooring system, which consists of the joists, subfloor, underlayment, and the flooring surface.

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The purpose of underlayment is to provide necessary moisture control, sound deadening, warmth, and to minimize deflection, which is the bend or sag in the floor caused by loading.

Most modern vinyl flooring, such as Happy Feet, comes with an attached underlayment or pad, often with a moisture barrier built-in &#; unless the pad is cork.

If the product you choose doesn&#;t have an attached underlayment, you can almost always install directly over the subfloor without one. But this may result in an unsatisfactory experience. If you want to maximize softness, warmth, moisture protection, and noise reduction, then underlayment is key.

Underlayment Thickness

You may hear that a good rule of thumb is to install vinyl over 1-1.5mm underlayment or cork. But making definitive statements about max thickness without considering the density and make-up of the material can cause problems. Always speak to a flooring expert if you have a particular question about your flooring and its compatibility with underlayment.

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What About a Double Underlayment?

More is not always better, and with underlayment, too much can compromise the integrity of your floor&#;s locking system. Adding additional underlayment under vinyl with an attached pad can create too much cushioning, which causes the floor to come apart through use over time. That&#;s why double underlayment (more than one underlayment) is generally not recommended. Doing so can also void the warranty.

However, there are instances where you can install additional underlayment. For example, if your floor has an attached cork pad, you may want to also install a very thin moisture barrier. If you follow the manufacturer&#;s instructions, you will be fine. Following the manufacturer&#;s instructions exactly will also prevent voiding the warranty.

Vinyl Flooring Types

Popular types of vinyl flooring include plank, sheet and peel and stick. With everything from realistic wood-look embossed planks to ceramic-look tiles, you can buy vinyl flooring in a wide range of colors and designs. It is resistant to moisture and endures daily wear and tear. It works well in rooms with a lot of foot traffic.

• Vinyl plank flooring has the richness, deep texture and look of real hardwood flooring without the high cost.
• Vinyl sheet flooring works well in large spaces and is easy to maintain.
• Peel and stick vinyl flooring tiles are removable and quick and easy to install, making them one the best vinyl flooring choices for small spaces. They have adhesive backing so you can place them easily with no extra materials or tools.

Tip: Choose sheet vinyl for installing in large spaces and use tiles for bathroom vinyl flooring or other smaller rooms.  

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