If you have ever owned a condo in a multi story building, it can be tempting to want to upgrade the home with some nice laminate wood flooring; however, perhaps the concern of walking on laminate flooring and driving the neighbors crazy has prevented you. Fortunately, with enhancements to sound underlayment, laminate is an option again. For those who have attempted installing wood flooring, they will tell you that just any floor underlayment will not do! Sometimes it is easiest to use the cheapest stuff on the market; besides, who is going to know? – It is easy to hide and nobody will really find out, right? Well, that is until the neighbors begin to complain… Today, laminate flooring underlayment comes with many great benefits. In addition to sound tempering qualities, some companies have been able to offer moisture prevention, as well as cross link design for added strength. While one of the concerns of installing laminate flooring may be the issue of moisture, some underlayment pads have been engineered to be water resistant thus preventing the laminate from warping. The longevity of your floors will be prolonged with just this basic enhancement. Now, whatever money you may have saved by going with the cheap stuff has already been covered. When shopping for underlayment, it is also wise to look for those which use the state of the art “cross link” design. This inclusion increases the strength of the underlayment and will further offer the laminate additional support for unevenly weighted and heavy kitchen appliances. Before giving up on renovating your home with beautiful laminate flooring, consider these helpful benefits currently offered on the market. With the right floor underlayment, your neighbors will be happy and so will you.
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