The SB Underlay For LVT Flooring is a high-quality underlay specifically designed for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. It offers excellent acoustic performance, reducing impact sound and footfall noise. This underlay is easy to install and remains continually elastic, ensuring long-lasting performance. It is suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects and can be used with underfloor heating systems. Additionally, it helps to comply with UK Building Regulations and is fully recycled, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Key specifications of the SB Underlay For LVT Flooring include:

• Thickness: 1.6mm
• Designed for use over concrete and screeded floors
• Density: 650 kg/m3
• Weight: 1.04 kg/m2
• High tensile strength: over 500kPa
• Compression: 15%
• Recovery from compression: over 65%
• Low tog rating: 0.15
• Operating temperature range: -30 to 90°C
• Dynamic stiffness: 134MN/m3
• Impact sound reduction: 18dB

Specifications

• Roll Dimensions: 15mx1m - 15 m2 per roll (BS5808:1991)
• Product Thickness: 1.6mm (BS4051:1987)
• Weight: 1.04 kg/m2 (ISO 7322:2014)
• Density: 650 kg/m3 (ISO 7322:2014)
• Tensile Strength: >500kPa (ISO 7322:2014)
• Compression: 15% (ASTM F36)
• Recovery from Compression: >65% (ASTM F36)
• Tog Rating: 0.15
• Operating Temperature Range: -30 to 90°C
• Dynamic Stiffness: 134MN/m3 (ISO 9052-1:1989)
• Impact Sound Reduction: 18dB (ISO 10140-3:2010)

Performance

• Excellent acoustic performance, reducing impact sound and footfall noise
• Remains continually elastic for long-lasting performance
• Low tog rating, suitable for use with underfloor heating systems
• Complies with UK Building Regulations, including Document E (England and Wales), Section 5 (Scotland), and Part G (Northern Ireland)
• Provides excellent footfall noise reduction

Features and Benefits

• Easy installation: The SB Underlay for LVT Flooring is designed for easy installation, saving you time and effort.
• Environmentally friendly: This underlay is fully recycled, making it an environmentally friendly choice for your flooring project.
• Low construction height: With a minimum construction height, this underlay is perfect for projects where space is limited.
• Versatile: Suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects, the SB Underlay can be used in a variety of settings.
• Compatible with underfloor heating: This underlay is compatible with underfloor heating systems, providing added comfort and warmth to your space.
• Excellent sound insulation: The SB Underlay helps to reduce noise transmission, creating a quieter and more peaceful environment.
• Enhanced durability: With its high-quality construction, this underlay provides added durability and protection to your LVT flooring.
• Moisture resistant: The SB Underlay is designed to resist moisture, preventing damage to your flooring and ensuring its longevity.

Applications

SB underlay is a versatile and practical solution for installing luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. It offers several benefits and can be used in various applications, including:

1. Residential Flooring: SB underlay is commonly used in residential settings for LVT flooring installations. It provides excellent sound insulation, reducing noise transmission between floors. Additionally, it offers thermal insulation, making it ideal for use in bedrooms, living rooms, and other areas where comfort is desired.
2. Commercial Flooring: SB underlay is also suitable for commercial applications, such as offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues. It helps to minimize impact sound and provides a comfortable underfoot feel, making it suitable for high-traffic areas. The underlay's moisture resistance properties also make it a reliable choice for commercial environments.
3. Renovations and Remodeling: When renovating or remodeling existing spaces, SB underlay can be used to enhance the performance and comfort of LVT flooring. It can be installed over various subfloors, including concrete, plywood, and existing flooring, providing a smooth and stable surface for the LVT planks or tiles.

Installation

Full fitting instructions are provided with all products and can be downloaded from the Installation Guides section.

Certifications

• BS5808:1991
• BS4051:1987
• ISO 7322:2014
• ASTM F36
• ISO 9052-1:1989
• ISO 10140-3:2010

Equivalent/Related Products

• Isomass - Isocheck Re-Mat LVT
• Hush Acoustics - Hush-Underlay For LVT Flooring (3 & 4.5mm)
• iKoustic - Mute Mat LVT 650 1.6/Mute Mat LVT Click 1.8m

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The vast majority of our orders are dispatched within 2–5 working days. However, if you need a customized or bespoke item, things will take longer to arrive. Some goods are on allocation or short supply as a result of COVID 19 and the Brexit. We may be forced to offer an equivalent high-quality substitute product at no extra cost to our customer from time to time.

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On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).

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