UNDER LAYMENT

As important as the floor covering you choose from Triforest is what you put under it. Under layment is mainly applied to make sure that there is a smooth, flat surface to install floor covering onto. Depending on where the floor is going, and what it needs to achieve functionally, underlayment can be made of a variety of materials, including cement board, hardboard or plywood. For most environments, however, a simple, thin, high-quality foam padding that is between 1.5MM and 3MM in thickness will do the job.

When considering which under layment is right for you, think about your needs, including sound reduction, moisture protection, compression resistance, insulation, in-floor heating, air quality requirements and sometimes regulatory requirements.