Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - quick-step recommends slicing their underlayment on Wood subfloors

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John Whorfin
11-14-05, 10:39 AM
Of course quick-step wants you to use their underlayment. They only seem to offer (at least that I can find) combo underlayments with a moisture block built in. Now if you installing on a plywood subfloor they recommend slicing the underlayment.

This seems a little odd to me, I would rather install a correct underlayment for my environment then the wrong one and cut it.

Should I go with their recommendation since it is technically the way to do it for their warranty? Or should I get a more appropriate underlayment for my environment. Cork or a sound foam?

Any ideas?

DIYaddict
11-14-05, 11:16 AM
Personally, I would go with the recommendation per their instructions for the warranty but you could always call them and ask them too.