X 1 5 mm premium silent underlayment for vinyl plank laminate hardwood and tile model 22491 125 00.
Tile moisture barrier.
Liquid waterproofing is an outstanding redundancy barrier to the tile installation and allows you to skip the plastic sheeting behind your substrate.
Need help deciding on underlayment type.
Acoustical underlayment w vapor barrier for luxury vinyl flooring 54 pack model qwlv100 2 430 00.
There are a variety of underlayment types including foam and cork underlayment plywood hardboard and cement board.
Floating floor installations when installing laminate or other floating floors over cement vct ceramic tiles or kitchen vinyl use 6 mil poly sheeting plastic as the moisture barrier.
Whether you re laying tile hardwood flooring or laminate flooring underlayment is an essential moisture barrier that also provides insulation and sound absorption.
Some underlayments have a built in moisture barrier.
I still recommend installing a vapor barrier behind the substrate and if you plan on installing a steam generator you will definitely need a vapor barrier.
Omit plastic when covering bare wood subfloors thereby allowing the subfloor to breathe.
If moisture reaches your vapor barrier behind the tile substrate it should have the opportunity to evaporate this process is hindered when a second vapor barrier is applied or installed to the outside of the tile substrate.