If you’re in the market for new hardwood floors, you are definitely thinking about these things: what finish do I go with, what tone do I want, and what company do I want to go with? These are all essentials when it comes to picking the best floors for your home, but another thing that you should be considering is the underlayment. Flawless Floors is here to tell you the best underlayment for hardwood floors.

The 4 Best Underlayment for Hardwood Floors 

Not all hardwood floors require an underlayment, but most hardwood floors benefit significantly from its inclusion. Having a solid foundation for your floor works wonders and will keep your floor healthy and safe. 

There are a few different options for hardwood floor underlayment:

Felt

Felt is one of the more affordable options for underlayment. Not only that, it is made of recyclable materials, meaning that you are saving money and practicing environmental sustainability. This underlayment is very good at insulating your floor and protecting against humidity and moisture buildup.

Black Pepper Felt 

Black Pepper Felt is known for its ability to be easily installed and its great fit. This underlayment is excellent for creating a vapor barrier that will protect against moisture and humidity.

Cork

Cork underlayment is made from high quality, natural materials that can last a long time. This underlayment option is also renewable, increasing its lifespan significantly. Cork underlayment is great at reducing sound. However, cork underlayments are not water resistant, which is not ideal in the event of water damage taking place.

Foam

Foam is the most expensive option for hardwood underlayment, but in many ways that increase in price is worth it. Foam underlayment will insulate sound as well as heat, which will save you money on your gas and electric bills. This underlayment will also provide a great deal of cushion and impact protection, so if anything heavy drops, your foundation will most likely be safe. This cushioning will also do wonders for your feet and decrease squeaking.

Flawless Floors Services

Flawless Floors has been servicing the Baltimore region for over two decades, and is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction. We are a family owned and operated business and are dedicated to providing our customers with superior workmanship and the most outstanding wood floors. Located in Baltimore, Flawless Floors is a professional hardwood floor contractor that is licensed, bonded, and fully insured in the state of Maryland. Whether you need new flooring or your existing flooring refinished, we can provide you with the best possible results.