Wood flooring underlay is seen more of a necessity than an ‘optional’ purchase these days. Not only does it provide significant sound dampening qualities on hardwood floors but also helps to insulate the surrounding area. In addition, the physical barrier created by the underlay provides comprehensive protection from dampness rising from your subfloor to your wood floor.
So, now you know the benefits of flooring underlay, how do you install it?
Step 1
Sweep/vacuum any dirt, dust or other loose contaminants from the area where you are laying your underlay. Also, any loose floorboards must be nailed down and protruding nails should be replaced or hammered in properly. Not doing so will create unevenness when laying the underlay and reduce its effectiveness.
Step 2
When measuring and laying your underlay, you must make sure you leave a 5mm excess to run up the wall. Remember you can cut down, but you can’t add on once you start taping your underlay.
Step 3
Once the underlay covers the desired area, use single-sided carpet tape to secure all the joints and press firmly into place.
Step 4
Lay your wood flooring. Trim the underlay to the top of the wood floor and fit any accessories such as oak skirting.
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#1 by Miroslav on January 8th, 2010
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#2 by Karen Cross on May 29th, 2010
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I am about to have a solid oak, laquered floor fitted. We have purchased Timbertech original extra (3mm thick) underlay. Our new oak flooring is going onto a subfloor of floorboards. Is the Timbertech underlay we have purchased suitable or will it sweat and create condensation?
Many Thanks
#3 by admin on June 3rd, 2010
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The timbertech underlay will not sweat and cause condensation as this is a good underlay for use with wood floors. One point to note though is that if you are laying solid oak flooring the best fitting methods are to nail down or glue down – as you are wanting to use an underlay it will be best to nail the floor down through the underlay (remember to lay the boards at 90 degrees to the original floorboards)