superseal warm n quiet subfloor installation
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Warm N Quiet Subfloor is a high performance and moderately priced subfloor that dramatically reduces footfall noise, insulates your floor and protects against moisture in one easy application.TRANSCRIPT
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How to install
WARM N QUIET SUBFLOOR
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Product Summary
SUPERSEAL Warm N Quiet Subfloor is a dimpled sheet with an integrated foam layer that maximizes footfall noise reduction and enhances thermal insulation. The air gap created by the dimpled plastic membrane allows substrate moisture to evaporate keeping moisture away from the floor finish.
Product Applications
SUPERSEAL Warm N Quiet Subfloor can be used directly under laminate click type flooring that is 12mm or thicker. For laminate click flooring that is less than 12mm or for nail down hardwood, carpet or vinyl installations, a 5/8's inch or thicker tongue and groove plywood/OSB layer is required on top of the Warm N Quiet Subfloor.
About SUPERSEAL’s Warm N Quiet Subfloor
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Sound Reduction & Insulating Subfloor, Laminate, Floating Wood and Carpet
Warm N Quiet Subfloor is a high performance and moderately priced subfloor that dramatically reduces footfall noise, insulates your floor and protects against moisture in one easy application
The integrated foam layer is ideal for sound insolation reduction between floor levels. The continuous air gap created by the dimpled texture ensures air circulation, keeping moisture away from the floor finish
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Footfall Sound ReductionThe integrated dimple and foam layers help to decouple the floor from the substrate. This isolates and maximizes the reduction of impact sound and vibration caused by foot fall noise
Insulated FloorsThe dimples provide a thermal break and the foam layer enhances thermal insulation, creating a warm and comfortable floor
Controls DampnessThe air space created by the dimples provide under surface
ventilation that allows rising dampness from the substrate to dry Permanent Barrier
Warm N Quiet Subfloor is a tough long lasting plastic product that does not absorb moisture and helps avoid mold and mildew growth
Easy InstallationIt is quick and easy to install requiring no fasteners. It comes in user friendly, lightweight and easy to transport roll sizes
PRODUCT BENEFITS
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FIRST STEP
• General Tools Required –
Utility Knife
SUPERSEAL Subfloor Tape
Tape Measurer
• Installing Membrane - It is suggested to allow the membrane to acclimatize to room temperature prior to installation.
• Unroll the Warm N Quiet with the white foam side down. Cut to fit the area using a utility knife or scissors.
GUIDELINES
Be sure to leave a 3/8” gap around walls, stairs, supports and posts, etc.
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NEXT STEP
• Joining 2 Pieces - When joining 2 pieces of the Warm N Quiet Subfloor, butt the factory edges of the membrane together and tape with red Tuck Tape or moisture proof tape (not the silver Duct Tape).
• When joining 2 pieces that are not factory edges:
Overlap one piece over the other, hold it in place and cut through both layers at one time. This will make a perfect connecting seam.
Tuck tape is red vapor barrier tape used for insulation poly.
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NEXT STEP
• Install flooring in opposite direction of the membrane seams as per the manufacturers specifications.
• 10 mil (3/8") or thicker laminate flooring can be installed directly on top of membrane. For laminate 9 mils and thinner, carpet & nail down hardwood, use a 5/8" or 3/4" T&G plywood or OSB (preferred), on top of the membrane.
• Apply a subfloor adhesive to the tongue and groove and butt ends and install.
Loose or bulged areas can be fastened to the substrate with concrete or wood screws.
Note: Carpet and T&G wood applications require an additional T&G plywood layer.
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• Stagger the joints by 24", leaving a 1/4" around walls and pipes and allow glue to dry.
• Fasten loose or bulged areas with concrete or wood screws. Predrill screw holes for concrete.
• Linoleum, Tile and nail down Hardwood require an additional 3/8" (10mm) subfloor installed in the opposite direction of the above plywood/OSB.
• Fasten as per subfloor fastening requirements. Consult with your flooring specialist for nail pattern.
LAST STEP12mil Laminate installed on
SUPERSEAL Warm N Quiet Subfloor
T&G Plywood installed on Warm N Quiet Subfloor
*Results vary based on construction technique and flooring type used
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimpled Sheet High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Foam Layer Closed Cell Polypropylene (PE) Compressive Strength 3,200 psf ( 150 kN/m² )
Dimple Height 5/16" (8mm)
Sound Reduction**Results vary based on construction technique
26 dbProduct Only FIIC 64 STC 62
PART # ROLL SIZES
SF83108 3’3 x 32.8’ – 108ft² - (1m x 10m)
SF83215 6’7 x 32.8’ - 215ft² - (2m x 10m)
Areas of Application / Benefits:• Under most types of flooring materials including laminate,
hardwood and carpet• Multi-level building as flooring noise control• Flooring insulation enhancement• Damp rise control from substrates
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Phone: 1-800-571-1877 Fax: 604-856-2447
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