Best carpet underlayments according to redditors

I used a felt underlayment. You'll want underlayment to even out any inconsistencies in the subfloor and to provide sound deadening -- especially when using that "engineered" click-type flooring as I did. This is the stuff I used and it was great to work with.

anyone thinking of a similar job should look into DITRA. Truly awesome subfloor product. It might cost more, but you will NEVER have cracked tile or grout with a proper subfloor and DITRA. The subfloor and the tile are allowed to move independently.

I am amazed at how straight your lines are.

I do have to say the layout is strange. But if the product had that much variable, what can you do.

That's not AC at your doorbell. It's DC. That's what a doorbell transformer does, converts to DC and steps down the voltage. No different than a wall adapter. Use the DC mode.

Actually, I think I had a brain fart here. I think it in fact remains AC. Ignore me.

Rug tape

Next time, drill a pilot hole and/or rub bar soap on the screw before driving it in.

I got chu bro.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DP2C68E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oFsByb4DNEHN6

1. I just put down click-lock eucalyptus with a padded vapor barrier underlayment. I believe the directions on the stuff i got tells you to leave 1/4" gap from the wall so that's what i did. The wood that we used is HEAVY, i doubt it will move at all. Also, if your underlayment has an overlap adhesive edge to it make sure you lay it the correct way and lock them together. Here's the underlayment we used as a comparison
   
   
2. For the first row, i used this simple formula so you split the difference between the last partial piece. The last thing you want is to get to the last row and have a piece that's way too thin so you split that difference between the first and last rows
   
   
3. I skipped quarter round. baseboard is normally like .6" thick and i left a .5" gap between floors and wall per mfr suggestion. IMO quarter round is pretty ugly, worst case scenario, you can buy (or make) built up baseboard with "quarter round" that is squareish, but if you don't need it why bother? Unless you're not ripping the current baseboard off that is...in that case, it depends. I'd use finish nails, glue is messy and expensive. Nail at an angle so you don't split the molding and then use a countersink and woodfiller
   
   edit: also, not sure if you forgot to mention it, but i used [flooring wood glue] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DKSWK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I didn't go crazy with it, but i put a bead on each board (in the area where it locks together) in higher traffic areas/near sinks just in case something got spilled. I'm not sure how much it can prevent a catastrophe but for $12 it was piece of mind
   
   

Kerdi. Same company, different product.

Just did it this past weekend. Used this 2-in-1 highly reviewed inexpensive underpayment:
Laminate Flooring UNDERLAYMENT with Vapor Barrier 3in1 Foam 3mm Thick 200 sq.ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTB6SO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_dBS7tocYyrQoO

Also I'd definitely get an installation kit:
Floorlot Flooring Laminate and Engineered Floor Installation Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTAE1T6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_thyIzbA8ZA6NR

Edit: *underlayment

https://www.amazon.com/Roberts-70-010-XL-Serenity-Polyethylene-Underlayment/dp/B00SJZJV08/ref=sr_1_15?crid=3BV6UAOL9XRJN&keywords=underlayment+for+laminate+flooring&qid=1568227389&s=gateway&sprefix=underlayment%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-15

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I think it was this stuff

Your rug may be too far gone for this but I put this product in my new rug and have never had issues with corner curls.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PBQ7EA2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_OoUtDbZ5B99SP

No impact at all, it's been in the same spot for over a year. Since the printer frame is rigid it doesn't cause me any issues. They're about a 1/4 inch thick. They're actually those things meant to hold rugs in place. Similar to these, I just folded them in half and put them under the the feet. (I'm not endorsing these, just a reference point).

https://www.amazon.com/Gripper-Curling-Reusable-Removable-Washable/dp/B07PKH7B51/ref=asc_df_B07PKH7B51/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=295599246147&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17163831905955713148&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003699&hvtargid=pla-679160536482&psc=1

I assume this was targeted at me, just fyi since you didn't reply directly I didn't get alerted!

Things like a fan (~$60) dedicated to him in his room, and an elevated bed (~$21) to better facilitate keeping him cool that we managed to fit in his crate (orange may have pics?).

Some items to save US headaches include rug tape (~$15) to keep him and our stuff from getting slid around as he plays, a light-weight crate (~$86) for when we bring him with us to places and need a place for him to lay down and relax, mainly for when we are doing stuff with our other dog.

LOTS of clickers were purchased just so they are always handy. Some other oddities, like balance balls and stuff just to get him used to being on strange surfaces. This is mainly to set him up for future competition success, though.

Bitter Apple spray to make sure he doesn't chew things he shouldn't (rugs, shoes, couches, chairs, base board, electrical wires...basically anything that isn't his toy got sprayed daily for the first few weeks). Lots of Natures Miracle & paper towels to clean up any accidents.

this is the stuff I went with -- yes it's a little more expensive but it made for a perfect (silent) installation of my 12MM laminate.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YTB6SO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's still way cheaper than anything you'd buy at a local floor store too.

Hey OP. I just installed 12 mm laminate over my concrete floor and I ordered this stuff off Amazon: Laminate Flooring UNDERLAYMENT with Vapor Barrier 3in1 Foam 3mm Thick 200 sq.ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTB6SO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_n92aRLcND9wgZ

It has 3mm padding and vapor barrier built in and it's a killer price. I've only had the floor installed for a few weeks but I have had no issues with the quality so far.

Is this what you are talking about in terms of Kerdi? https://www.amazon.com/Schluter-Kerdi-Roll-Waterproofing-Membrane/dp/B003YUW3WQ
Its a roll you apply over the durarock, right? How is it applied over it?

even with double layered 5/8 ply while its structurally meets the strength you need for tiling. it will expand and contact every winter/summer season. those movements will cause the grey thinset he used to crack and come apart. even with flexible grout. One type of solution is to use a flexible mortar base like http://www.wayfair.com/Custom-Building-Products-VersaBond-Flex-Fortified-Thin-Mortar-Set-50lb-MTWS50WHT-L6911-K~YFY1086.html?refid=GX54801249780-YFY1086&device=c&ptid=80545458060&gclid=CNr8jrOuu8oCFQ8taQod8DQCFA
or using an uncoupling membrane like schluter ditra in place of hardibacker http://www.amazon.com/Schluter-Systems-Ditra54-Underlayment-54sqft/dp/B003VKYKWA/ref=sr_1_3/185-3466943-4132966?ie=UTF8&qid=1453395109&sr=8-3&keywords=schluter-ditra

Yes, I should be able to do it as a floating floor. I was hoping to. Here's a pic of where the floor meets my kitchen. Here's another from my front door to the wall. There is no difference in height. In the second picture... where the back of the couch lays is where the crawlspace begins... give or take a foot.

Is there any specific brand of underlayment that is better than another? they all seem to be about the same. The one that I was contemplating ordering was Robert's Blackjack.

thanks for the help. 12mm seems to be on the larger side of what I can find. do you think a 3.2 mm rubber or 6 mm cork would work? any feel for what you'd prefer out of those, or if there is something that is better than those two options?

Aluminum underlayment on Amazon. It doesn't sound like a gimmick, but the installers should be able to tell you WHY it is better than more standard underlayment.

You might try this It is supposed to allow the tile to float somewhat to prevent popped tiles or cracking.

I was pretty happy with these engineered wood planks from Lumber Liquidators (around $2 sq ft):
https://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/Capstone-Grey-Beech-Mayflower-Engineered-HSQCCGB5/10035671

Used this underlayment (.32 sq ft):
https://www.amazon.com/Roberts-70-193-Underlayment-360-Feet-Absorbing/dp/B008N6Q7HI


Photo: https://imgur.com/a/Apulv

It actually is a cork roll that we glued to the ceiling, we then added a couple of wood panels to secure it and also fix the lamp.
This is the cork roll that we bought on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OSICIS/ref=asc_df_B007OSICIS5449759/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B007OSICIS&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167135477708&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15344469423916345880&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017152&hvtargid=pla-304431635404

My home gym is in a room in my basement that's about 19ft x 13 ft x 9ft high. It was originally carpeted, but I put in a rubber gym flooring (on top of cement) about 6 months ago. I like the look and stability, but it's made the room really echo-y, which is noticeable when I have the tv on in the background when I'm on the treadmill.

Has anyone run into this problem, and if so, did you manage to fix it? I'm thinking of putting this underlayment down under the rubber flooring, but I'm wondering if it will do much good under the rubber.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H88SWCM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rgWUDbNA6GX4P