As FloorLaBs we have different types of underlayments such as Foam Underlayment, Metalized Underlayment, Underheating Underlayment, Cork Underlayment, XPS Underlayment, Polystyrene Foam Underlayment, Cork and Rubber Underlayment for Laminate Flooring or Parquet.

 

Mainly in Turkey we are using Styrofoam XPS = Polystyrene Foam Underlayment

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Fields and Goals of Application

• Used for the purpose of heat, moisture and voice isolation of all building’s wall, ceiling and pavements with laminate flooring.

General Definition

• Styrofoam XPS is made up of recycled material and it is eco-friendly.

• As a result of production method and chemicals that used in, it is a material that doesn’t consist of CFC and doesn’t damage to the ozone layer.

• Thanks to its closed cell structure, it doesn’t have moisture and water transmissivity.

• Their pressure resistances are high and don’t become deformed easily.

• Easily applied to all kinds of surfaces.

• They can easily carry all kinds of surface coverings thanks to top tensile strengths (in case of performing an application according to firm’s technical details)

• Don’t consist of toxic substance. Used in food package sector.

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Styrofoam XPS Advantages to install with Parquet and Laminated Flooring:

• Easily carried and shaped by craft knife.

• A perfect material for floating system parquetry.

• Laid down reverse to parquetry way. No need for any glue or plaster. (absolutely need to lay down 0.15 micron thickness PE nylon on new smack and empty grounds)

• Resistant to moisture and water (closing the seams by aluminum foil, provides a perfect moisture isolation)

• Provides a perfect heat isolation

• Provides a voice isolation by 21db

• Creates smooth and lasting surfaces for parquet by covering the cracks and removing the small rubs.

• Thanks to kinds of structure and thickness it provides opportunity for cable conduit under the parquet.

• No usage on the floor heating system