Acoustic Rubber Underlayment
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Acoustic rubber flooring underlayment
Rolled rubber acoustic under layments are a hot market item!
Flooring professionals looking to reduce sound transmission & provide cushioning under hardwoods, vinyls and other materials may consider our rubber flooring underlayment options.
Here is a breakdown of our available underlayment thickness options:
| Part Number | Material Description | Weight | Ship Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| lgx_underlayment_2mm | 2mm Underlayment | 7.5oz / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
| lgx_underlayment_3mm | 3mm Underlayment | 9.0oz / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
| lgx_underlayment_5mm | 5mm Underlayment | 1 lbs / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
| lgx_underlayment_6mm | 6mm Underlayment | 1.2oz / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
| lgx_underlayment_10mm | 10mm Underlayment | 2 lbs / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
| lgx_underlayment_12mm | 12mm Underlayment | 2.5 lbs / Sq. Ft. | 8 Business Days |
Sound Transmission and Impact Insulation Ratings
| Product | STC | IIC | Delta IIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 50 | 51 | 22 |
| 3mm | 50 | 52 | 23 |
| 4mm | 50 | 52 | 23 |
| 5mm | 50 | 54 | 24 |
| 6mm | 51 | 54 | 24 |
| 10mm | 52 | 55 | 25 |
| 12mm | 53 | 56 | 26 |
The table shows the product's STC (Sound Transmission Class) and IIC (Impact Insulation Class) ratings, as well as the Delta IIC, which shows the sound isolation improvement that the rubber underlayment adds to the floor assembly in terms of impact sound.
As you can see, the thicker the underlayment, the higher the STC, IIC, and Delta IIC ratings, which means better sound reduction and impact resistance. It is important to choose the right thickness of underlayment for your specific flooring needs to ensure maximum performance.
Suggested Uses
This rubber underlayment can be used with various types of flooring, including hardwood, LVT, engineered wood, laminate, and sports plastic tile courts.
How it's Sold
All of our underlayment options are sold in standard roll lengths of 4' x 25', 4' x 50', and 4' x 75'. We also offer truckload pricing for larger projects, with approximately 42,000 lbs per truck.
If you're interested in learning more about our underlayment options, we have a sell sheet available and can be reached at sales@athletictextiles.com.
Don't hesitate to reach out and improve the acoustics and protection of your floors today!