{"title":"Underlayment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your underlayment according to the type of subfloor you have. \u003cbr\u003eConcrete Subfloors need an underlayment with a built-in moisture barrier to stop moisture from warping your floors. Wood subfloors require a breathable underlayment to prevent moisture from getting trapped and damaging the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor underlayment is that unseen layer between your subfloor and your finished flooring. Its main purpose is to act as a shock absorber to prevent joint breakage, and to block damaging moisture from rising up. A quality underlayment also reduces footstep noise and smooths out minor subfloor imperfections for a stable, comfortable walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some tips to help you select the best underlayment for your flooring installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Installation of Laminate and Engineered Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-105\/roberts-airguard-premium-underlayment-with-microban-for-laminate-and-engineered-wood-100-s-f-9-3-s-m\"\u003eROBERTS AirGuard Premium Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e is rated #1. It features an innovative AirFlow Technology that releases trapped moisture as a vapor to prevent damage to floors and subfloors. Its 3-layer design protects laminate and engineered hardwood flooring: The top layer is made of an impermeable film that keeps moisture away from flooring; the middle layer consists of thousands of cushioning, stabilizing polyshims that support the finished flooring; and the bottom layer is a permeable film that wicks moisture up from concrete or wood subfloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Installation of Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-113\/roberts-acoustishield-premium-underlayment-for-luxury-vinyl-plank-100-sf\"\u003eROBERTS AcoustiShield\u003c\/a\u003e offers superior compression strength, moisture resistance and mold \/ mildew defense. It has exceptional structural integrity and stability that provides flat placement, straight corners and crisp edges to help ensure a successful installation for the life of your floors. Exceptionally versatile, ROBERTS AcoustiShield can be used with laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), engineered vinyl plank, stone polymer composite (SPC), and wood plastic composite (WPC) flooring applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC), Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) and Laminate Rigid Core (LRC) Flooring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-192\/roberts-triguard-underlayment-for-lvp-wpc-spc-lrc-flooring-100-s-f\"\u003eROBERTS TriGuard Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e offers unparalleled moisture resistance up to 85% RH. It provides superior compression strength to protect floating-floor locking systems against damage from breakage, and features an adhesive strip and overlap lip for easier installations - and the additional advantage that it is compatible with radiant-heated floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of Floated Laminate, Bamboo and Engineered Wood Floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e ROBERTS Black Jack 2-in-1 Underlayment is a superior grade, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-026\/roberts-black-jack-floating-floor-cushion-underlayment-roll-100-sq-ft\"\u003e2-in-1 underlayment with a 2.5 mm thick foam layer\u003c\/a\u003e that provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, as well as a closed cell foam design that offers excellent moisture vapor resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of floating floors, stapled, nailed, single-glue down and double-glue down applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-197\/roberts-sound-barricade-underlayment-roll-200-sq-ft-36-inch-x-66-ft\"\u003eROBERTS SoundBarricade\u003c\/a\u003e provides good cushioning over concrete and wood subfloors for a comfortable walking surface. It offers a unique high-density rubber blend that retains its shape and cushioning to maintain the integrity of the flooring and improve the room acoustics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of Laminate and Hardwood Floating Floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-102-1\/roberts-first-step-premium-3-in-1-underlayment-roll-630-sq-ft\"\u003eROBERTS First Step Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e is your best choice. This premium underlayment features Air Flow Technology to minimize the damage cause by trapped moisture, a 3-layer design with polystyrene beads to allow moisture to flow to the exterior walls to be released safely, and a 2-mil top layer that protects the finished floor from subfloor moisture. And because of its sound resistant qualities, it reduces ambient noise, making it great for use in condos and multi-level dwellings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of Engineered Wood and Laminate Flooring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS Quiet Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-180\/roberts-quiet-cushion-premium-acoustical-underlayment-roll-100-sq-ft\"\u003eAcoustical Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e is preferred by installers for its premium sound reduction, moisture protection, cushioning, radiant heat compatibility, and mold protection. Designed for supreme sound reduction, it has anti-crush properties that render it a flooring underlayment with excellent performance and long life. Another great choice is ROBERTS Unison 2-in-1 Underlayment a specialty \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-025\/roberts-unison-premium-2-in-1-underlayment-roll-100-sq-ft-48-inch-x-25-ft\"\u003eunderlayment designed with 3\/32\" polyethylene foam for cushioning and a 2 mil thick top film\u003c\/a\u003e to protect floors from harmful moisture vapor, making it a good choice for either on, above, or below-grade installations. Finally, if you live in an area with seasonal changes, ROBERTS Super \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-190a\/roberts-super-felt-insulating-underlayment-roll-3-mm-100-sq-ft\"\u003eFelt Premium Underlayment is a great choice to help your floors keep warm in winter and cool in summer\u003c\/a\u003e. Excellent for radiant heat floors, it provides good cushioning over concrete and wood subfloors, its felt cushion can help correct minor sub-floor imperfections, and its top film protects from harmful moisture vapor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor installation of Floating Laminate and Engineered Wood Flooring:\u003c\/strong\u003e ROBERTS Serenity \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-010\/roberts-serenity-foam-underlayment-roll-100-sq-ft-48-inch-x-25-ft\"\u003ePolyethylene Foam Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e is designed to add cushioning and compensate for minor imperfections in the subfloor. It can be used alone in above-grade installations and in conjunction with a moisture barrier for below-grade flooring projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"70-192","title":"TriGuard Underlayment for LVP, WPC, SPC, LRC Flooring - 100 s.f.","description":"ROBERTS® TriGuard™ Underlayment is engineered for use with Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC), Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) and Laminate Rigid Core (LRC) Flooring. Its polypropylene foam construction ensures mold and mildew protection, as well as unparalleled moisture resistance up to 85% RH. TriGuard exceeds building code sound dampening requirements with the highest Delta IIC in the industry for all floors of high-rise construction and provides superior compression strength to protect floating-floor locking systems against damage from breakage. This premium underlayment features an adhesive strip and overlap lip for easier installations and is compatible with radiant-heated floors.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906008068315,"sku":"70-192","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-192_TriGuard-Underlayment-for-LVP-WPC-SPC-LRC-Flooring-100-sf_1_t9vembl3vbxr_20260623.jpg?v=1782401888"},{"product_id":"70-190a","title":"Super Felt Insulating Underlayment Roll - 3 mm - 100 sq. ft.","description":"The ROBERTS® 70-190-A Super Felt Premium Underlayment is a 3 mm thick insulating underlayment manufactured to reduce noise and help cushion flooring. By absorbing noise instead of deflecting it, Super Felt reduces sound transmission. This felt underlayment is made from recycled fibers and compressed using a high heat manufacturing process. The film overlay protects engineered and laminate flooring from any moisture from the subfloor. It includes an adhesive strip, and 2-1\/2\" overlap film for linking multiple rolls.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906010591451,"sku":"70-190A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-190A_Super-Felt-Insulating-Underlayment-Roll-3-mm-100-sq-ft_1_wcfjjpxa4ilj_20260623.jpg?v=1782401888"},{"product_id":"70-010","title":"Serenity Foam Underlayment Roll - 100 sq. ft. (48\" x 25')","description":"ROBERTS Serenity Polyethylene Foam Underlayment is designed for use under floating laminate and engineered wood flooring. It adds cushioning and compensates for minor imperfections in the subfloor. Serenity can be used alone in above-grade installations and in conjunction with a moisture barrier for below grade.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906010951899,"sku":"70-010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-010_Serenity-Foam-Underlayment-Roll-100-sq-ft-48-in-x-25-ft_1_etupwi8grsza_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-105","title":"AirGuard Premium Underlayment w\/ Microban for Laminate \u0026 Engineered Wood - 100 s.f. (9.3 s.m.)","description":"ROBERTS® AirGuard® Premium Underlayment is rated #1 for use under laminate and engineered wood flooring. AirGuard features an innovative AirFlow Technology that releases trapped moisture as a vapor to prevent damage to floors and subfloors. Its 3-layer design protects laminate and engineered hardwood flooring: The top layer is made of an impermeable film that keeps moisture away from flooring; the middle layer consists of thousands of cushioning, stabilizing polyshims that support the finished flooring; and the bottom layer is a permeable film that wicks moisture up from concrete or wood subfloors. ROBERTS AirGuard is the first underlayment to include MICROBAN® antimicrobial protection to safeguard the floors against moisture, mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria. Recommended for residential and commercial applications, AirGuard is made in the USA.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906013212891,"sku":"70-105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-105_AirGuard-Premium-Underlayment-w--Microban-for-Laminate--Engineered-Wood-100-sf-93-sm_1_jvdsmpxpljw8_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-197","title":"Sound Barricade Underlayment Roll - 200 sq. ft. (36\" x 66')","description":"ROBERTS® SoundBarricade® Universal Sound Control Underlayment provides superior acoustical properties under luxury vinyl tile and planks, laminate, SPC, engineered wood and hardwood flooring. It is ideal for use with floating floors, stapled, nailed, single-glue down and double-glue down applications. SoundBarricade’s unique high-density rubber blend retains its shape and cushioning to maintain the integrity of the flooring and improve the room acoustics. Protect your investment with SoundBarricade.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906013245659,"sku":"70-197","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-197_Sound-Barricade-Underlayment-Roll-200-sq-ft-36-in-x-66-ft_1_iigycfbmfb74_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-025","title":"Unison Premium 2-in-1 Underlayment Roll - 100 sq. ft. (48\" x 25')","description":"Unison® 2-in-1 Underlayment for laminate and engineered wood flooring is designed with 3\/32 in. polyethylene foam for cushioning and a 2 mil thick top film to protect floors from harmful moisture vapor. Designed for on- or above-grade applications, as well as below grade when used with a moisture barrier. It's easy to install with a plastic overlap and adhesive strip to join multiple rolls. Unison's foam construction also reduces everyday surface noise.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906015178971,"sku":"70-025","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-025_Unison-Premium-2-in-1-Underlayment-Roll-100-sq-ft-48-in-x-25-ft_1_pjwaei2mrgm3_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-102-1","title":"First Step Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment Roll - 630 sq. ft.","description":"ROBERTS® First Step® Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment is ideal for use under laminate and hardwood floating floors.  It can be used over concrete and wood subfloors, and because of its sound resistant qualities, it reduces ambient noise, making it great for use in condos and multi-level dwellings.  This premium underlayment features  Air Flow Technology to minimize the damage cause by trapped moisture,  a 3-layer design with polystyrene beads to allow moisture to flow to the exterior walls to be released safely,  and a 2-mil top layer that protects the finished floor from subfloor moisture. It offers outstanding compression resistance and mold \/ mildew defense. For residential and commercial use, it can be installed below, on, and above grade. This 630 sq. ft. roll measures  40\" x 189\".","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906019700955,"sku":"70-102-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-102-1_First-Step-Premium-3-in-1-Underlayment-Roll-630-sq-ft_1_ycq0asor3cbk_20260623.jpg?v=1782401888"},{"product_id":"70-180","title":"Quiet Cushion Premium Acoustical Underlayment Roll - 100 sq. ft.","description":"Quiet Cushion is a premium acoustical underlayment made up of sound dampening high-performance cross-linked foam with an overlapping film for extra moisture protection at the joints. The extra fine foam offers advanced moisture protection and shock absorption. Utilizing this Progressive Foam Technology (PFT), Quiet Cushion is designed for supreme sound reduction, with a Delta rating of 21, one of the highest in the industry. For use under engineered and laminate flooring.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906021372123,"sku":"70-180","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-180_Quiet-Cushion-Premium-Acoustical-Underlayment-Roll-100-sq-ft_1_qqthswew0huv_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-026","title":"Black Jack Floating Floor Cushion Underlayment Roll - 100 sq. ft.","description":"The ROBERTS Black Jack 2-in-1 Underlayment is designed for use under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors and is ideal for many types of subflooring. Black Jack is engineered as a superior grade, 2-in-1 underlayment with a 2.5 mm thick foam layer that provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, as well as a closed cell foam design that offers excellent moisture vapor resistance. The underlayment also features a 4 in. overlap and adhesive strip to seal out moisture and join multiple rolls.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906024321243,"sku":"70-026","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-026_Black-Jack-Floating-Floor-Cushion-Underlayment-Roll-100-sq-ft_1_dhucideortmi_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-113","title":"AcoustiShield Premium Underlayment for Luxury Vinyl Plank - 100 sf","description":"ROBERTS® AcoustiShield™ premium LVP underlayment’s unique crosslinked polypropylene foam technology provides superior sound ratings (71 IIC, 65 STC and Delta IIC 24). In addition to its superior compression strength, moisture resistance and mold \/ mildew defense, AcoustiShield has exceptional structural integrity and stability providing flat placement, straight corners and crisp edges to help ensure a successful installation for the life of your floors. Ideal for installation of Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring, it can be used with laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), engineered vinyl plank, stone polymer composite (SPC), and wood plastic composite (WPC) flooring applications.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906029793499,"sku":"70-113","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-113_AcoustiShield-Premium-Underlayment-for-Luxury-Vinyl-Plank-100-sf_1_s4r2pvq9turu_20260623.jpg?v=1782401888"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/collections\/Underlayment_2500x651px.jpg?v=1781821835","url":"https:\/\/www.qep.com\/collections\/underlayment.oembed","provider":"QEP Co., Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}