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How to Install Soundproofing Cork Underlayments

You realized that your floors are not soundproof enough and you are looking for a floor soundproofing solution. Cork underlayment is the best soundproofing material available that can be used to soundproof any residential floor.

Facts about Soundproofing Cork Underlayments

Natural cork is the underlayment of choice for soundproofing a floor and sound control in general
Cork can be installed under any type of floor covering including hardwood, laminate, stone and ceramic tiles
Cork is a natural product which does not rot, it reduces and absorbs the moisture which might be created by condensation
Cork underlayment prevents the degradation of the floor covering and the subfloor due to moisture
It is a fire inhibitor which does not spread flame and does not release toxic gasses on combustion.
Cork underlayment is available in sheets and rolls of various sizes and thicknesses
Cork rolls or sheets can be used as underlayment for radiant heated floors, floors with radiant heated systems
Cork underlayment can be installed under floating floors

Advantages of Soundproofing Cork Underlayments

Acoustically Effective
Economical
Naturally Resists Mold, Mildew & Insects
Moisture Resistant
Stress Crack Suppressant
Environmentally Friendly
Fire Resistant
Quick & Easy to Install

Steps to Installing Soundproofing Cork Underlayments

Unpack and let the cork to adjust to the humidity and the temperature of the room for at least 3 days (72 hours)
Remove floor covering and underlayment
Thoroughly clean the surface using a broom or a shop vacuum cleaner
Maintain the temperature and relative humidity to a level consistent with those conditions that will prevail when the building will be occupied
Patch all crack, joints and holes in the plywood by using a cement-based compound
Wait for the cement to dry before continuing
Sand down high spots in the subfloor
Cut and glue 2″ wide cork strips along the wall
Unroll the cork carefully against the 2″ strips
Pull back half of the roll and apply adhesive undernead with a notched trowel
Lay the cork underlayment back over the adhesive
Use a heavy floor roller to press the cork underlayment

Typical Glues for Soundproof Cork Underlayments

Latex Adhesive
Urethane Adhesive
Polyurethane Glue
Acrylic Glue

Tips for Installing Cork Underlayments

In order to reach the typical inside temperature and humidity, use heating or air conditioning for an appropriate length of time prior to beginning the installation
Make sure to use a glue recommended by the cork underlayment manufacturer
Do not fold the cork during handling, to prevent cracking it
When pressing the cork underlayment with the floor roller, start from the middle of the roll to allow trapped air to escape
After installing the cork underlayment, wait until the next day to begin the floor covering installation
Never use cork underlayment as the top layer of any floor - use cork tiles instead or any other floor covering such as hardwood, laminate, ceramic tiles, carpet, vinyl, concrete, linoleum, palm, cork tiles or bamboo