{"title":"Flooring Underlayment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEnsure a smooth, quiet, and long-lasting flooring installation with high-quality floor underlay. Also known as flooring underlayment, this essential layer provides support, sound reduction, and moisture protection for a wide range of flooring types—including laminate, vinyl, engineered hardwood, and more. We carry a variety of underlay materials designed to enhance comfort underfoot, improve insulation, and extend the life of your floors. Whether you need basic foam underlay for a simple install or premium acoustic and moisture-barrier options for more demanding applications, we’ve got you covered. As a proudly Canadian retailer with locally owned stores, Windsor Plywood is committed to helping DIYers, contractors, and homeowners find the right products for every job. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorplywood.ca\/pages\/store-locator\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit your local store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore our full selection of flooring underlay and get expert advice to ensure your floors perform beautifully for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enstron-floor-underlayment","title":"Enstron Floor Underlayment","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnstron Floor Underlayment is installed beneath floating floors to provide sound dampening, moisture protection, and minor subfloor irregularity compensation. Compatible with laminate, engineered hardwood, and SPC floating floor installations. The underlayment reduces impact noise transmission to rooms below and adds a comfortable, cushioned feel underfoot. Confirm current specifications and flooring compatibility at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound dampening -- reduces impact noise transmission between floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture barrier -- protects floating floors from concrete slab moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor subfloor levelling -- compensates for small irregularities in the subfloor surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves underfoot comfort and thermal insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with laminate, engineered hardwood, and SPC floating floor installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eFlooring underlayment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eLaminate, engineered hardwood, SPC floating floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eConfirm with your local Windsor Plywood location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm current stock at your local branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstalled beneath floating floors in residential and light commercial applications. Required when installing laminate or engineered hardwood over concrete slabs (moisture barrier function) and over wood subfloors in multi-storey homes (sound dampening function).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not double up underlayment beneath flooring that already has an attached pad (common with SPC and some laminate products). Double underlayment causes the joints to flex and fail prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlap seams by 2-3\" and seal with the manufacturer-recommended seam tape for a continuous moisture barrier, especially over concrete subfloors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe subfloor must be flat to within 3mm over 1 metre (3\/16\" over 6 feet). Underlayment compensates for minor irregularities, but it cannot bridge dips, humps, or significant unevenness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need underlayment with SPC flooring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost SPC flooring has a factory-attached underlayment pad and does not require separate underlayment. Adding a second layer of underlayment beneath SPC causes the click-lock joints to flex and fail. Always check the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions before adding underlayment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs underlayment the same as a vapour barrier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome underlayment products include an integrated moisture barrier. Others do not. On concrete subfloors, a moisture barrier is essential. Confirm whether the Enstron underlayment includes built-in moisture protection, or whether a separate poly vapour barrier is needed, at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windsor Plywood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093103546666,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/Enstron-Underlay-sheets.jpg?v=1746211080"},{"product_id":"silentstep-vinyl-underlayment","title":"Silentstep Vinyl Underlayment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo other Vinyl pad offers more sound and moisture control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-label\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong acoustic barrier for noise control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMildew and Mold Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Recyclable, Non-Toxic, Non-Allergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term structural performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 59.5906%; text-align: left;\" class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSound Transmission Class (STC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.8029%;\" class=\"spec-value\"\u003e72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"spec-label\" style=\"width: 59.5906%; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\":spec-value\" style=\"width: 39.8029%;\"\u003eWater Vapour Barrier Inbuilt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"spec-label\" style=\"width: 59.5906%; text-align: left;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\":spec-value\" style=\"width: 39.8029%;\"\u003e1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"spec-label\" style=\"width: 59.5906%; text-align: left;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\":spec-value\" style=\"width: 39.8029%;\"\u003eSpecifications may change, please check with your local Windsor Plywood location to verify availability. Some products may be special order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Windsor Plywood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093238747434,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/302-0107-Silent-Step.jpg?v=1744082822"},{"product_id":"floor-protection-overlay-for-construction","title":"Floor Protection - Overlay for Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloor protection overlay is a durable surface protection sheet designed to protect newly installed floors during construction, renovation, and finishing work. Available at Windsor Plywood, protection overlay products prevent scratches, dents, paint drips, and debris damage to hardwood, engineered hardwood, vinyl, and tile floors from installation through project completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects hardwood, vinyl, tile, and engineered hardwood during construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents scratches, dents, paint drips, and debris damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable construction allows moisture escape to prevent damage beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use over newly installed and existing finished floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces rework and repair costs during construction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eResidential and commercial construction floor protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eCompatible Floors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHardwood, engineered hardwood, vinyl plank, tile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eBreathable, moisture-permeable construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eLay flat over finished floor; tape seams and edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor protection overlay is used by builders and renovators to protect finished floors during construction phases including painting, trim installation, cabinet installation, and final finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape all seams and edges with painter's tape to prevent the protection from sliding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hardwood floors, confirm the protection product is breathable before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove floor protection promptly after work is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan floor protection be used on freshly installed hardwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but use a breathable product and confirm the finish is fully cured before covering. Most water-based finishes cure within 7-14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs floor protection reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome heavy-duty products such as Gator Shield are reusable across multiple projects. Paper-based products such as rosin paper are typically single-use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windsor Plywood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093238780202,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/302-0155-Floor-Protector-03.jpg?v=1744082826"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/collections\/Quietwalk-underlay-e1478108518708.jpg?v=1746294948","url":"https:\/\/www.windsorplywood.ca\/collections\/flooring-underlayment\/flooring.oembed","provider":"Windsor Plywood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}