15LB Felt Paper

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TP - 15LB Felt Paper

432 Square Feet Per Roll

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15LB Felt Paper

4.3

(based on 232 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (175)
Easy to use (112)
Reduces noise (109)
Protects wood (94)
Improves look (29)

Cons

No added benefit (9)

Best Uses

Hardwood floors (141)
Home (47)
Bamboo/cork (36)
Laminate floors (25)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid do-it-yourselfer (74), Casual do-it-yourselfer (50), Beginner (20), Do-it-yourself (20), Novice (18)

Reviewed by 232 customers

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11/18/2013

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Basic, yet effective

By X

from Annapolis, MD

About Me Beginner

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Moisture Block

Cons

Very Basic

Best Uses

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

I put this under a pre-finished, red oak floor. Noise was a non-issue. The room was interior, so heat transfer a non-issue.

This product works just fine for what I wanted. Very easy to cut and place on subfloor, easy to install planks onto paper and much less expensive than the other lines. This product is not for everyone, but worked for me.

8/6/2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Felt Paper Underlay Works Well

By Never Enough Time

from Newtown Square, PA

About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use

Cons

No Added Benefit

Best Uses

Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

This is a basic black covering material with no bells or whistles. It met our requirements.

3/10/2013

(1 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I would never put this in my home.

By Don

from Halifax, PA

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

Took it back and bought their best quality underlayment. Great product. Cost more but worth the expense when installing expensive hardwood flooring.

2/25/2013

4.0

good product at a great price

By drt

from Charlottesville, Va

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Protects Wood
Reduces Noise

Cons

Best Uses

Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

good product at a great price

1/3/2013

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works just fine. Good price.

By Ben

from Greenville, SC

About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Reduces Noise

Cons

Best Uses

Bamboo/Cork
Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

Pretty basic stuff, but worked fine as an underlayment for my solid bamboo flooring.

6/26/2012

4.0

It's felt paper.........

By glasshunter

from Georgetown, KY

About Me Beginner

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Reduces Noise

Cons

Best Uses

Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

It's felt paper....didn't know what to expect or if was actually bad. Installation was ok....didnt' roll up or tear.

6/24/2012

5.0

Good product

By tbone1974

from Wichita, KS

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Protects Wood
Reduces Noise

Cons

Best Uses

Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

Roll the paper out before you put down your flooring to keep it from rubbing on your subfloor.

6/9/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good bargain!

By Lost in Cattle Country

from SW US

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Protects Wood
Reduces Noise

Cons

Best Uses

Bamboo/Cork
Hardwood Floors
Home

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

This product worked great & was less costly than that sold locally in other stores. We used it when installing our new Strand bamboo flooring over an older wood floor that was too stained & worn to refinish. Did the prep work, stapled the felt down & cleat nailed our new floor planks- NO SQUEAKS! Love it!!!

4/30/2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Felt paper

By Mr Bill

from Mansfield, OH

About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Protects Wood

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

About 10 feet into the roll, there was a fold that ran for about 8-10 feet. It caused a tear that made that part impossible to use at full width. Otherwise, fine.

3/24/2012

4.0

Worked just fine

By Croser

from Kenosha, WI

About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Hardwood Floors

Comments about 15LB Felt Paper:

The product unrolled easily and the lines on the paper helped to keep things straight. At one point it was left in the sunlight too long and melted a little bit. User error!

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Q:
Is this the same paper used on roofs? I'm concerned about the asphalt smell.
Asked on 10/16/2015 by Dee from Hartford, CT
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- A:
  Yes it is.
  We offer a great alternative that accomplishes the same protection!
  Silicone Vapor Paper: SKU # 10021412 $19.99/EA
  Area coverage: 400 sqft per roll
  Roll size: 34" x 141' x 0.006"
  
  Applications
   Used as a moisture vapor retarder under floating, nail or staple down floors over wood substrates.
   Recommended to use over crawl spaces, basements and garages.
  Benefits
   Allows boards to be slid and assembled easier. Reduces squeaks.
   Can be used in layers to "build up" differences in subfloor irregularities.
   Slows down the natural upward moisture vapor transmission.
   VOC free (Volatile Organic Compound).
   100% recycled and recyclable USA made paper.
   Will not mark walls like tar paper.
   Best Choice over radiant heat systems.
   *Perm Rating is .46 without nail holes and .712 with nail holes.
  Thank you for writing in
  Answered on 10/16/2015 by cc-2
Q:
what is the weight, length and width of a 15 pound roofing felt/ tar paper ?

what is the width, weight and lenght of roofing membrane?
Asked on 5/14/2015 by Nessa from Kingston Jamaica
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- A:
  Area coverage: 432 sqft per roll. Roll size: 36' x 144' Weight: approx. 11 lbs.
  Sorry I can't answer your second question, as it varies by manufacturer.
  Thank you for writing in.
  Answered on 5/15/2015 by cc-2
Q:
What is the length, width, and thickness of this roll?
Asked on 3/6/2015 by Bruce
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  How many square feet come in a roll? 432 square feet per rollquare feet per roll quare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per rollquare feet per roll .
  What size are the rolls? 36" wide rolls x 144 - l. f. weight is approx. 11 lbs.
  What are the flooring applications for this underlayment?
   BKP-15 hardwood floor underlayment specifically designed for optimum performance in wood flooring applications. Consisting of a single layer of kraft paper saturated with asphalt. Used under nail, staple and floating floors over wood substrates.
   Recommended to use over crawl spaces, basements and garages.
  What are the Benefits of this product?
   Allows boards to be slid and assembled easier. Reduces squeaks.
   Reduces vapor flow, without trapping moisture.
   Can be used in layers to “build up” differences in subfloor irregularities.
   Water Vapor Permeance: >5 perms (asphalt saturated); ASTM F 1249
  Helpful tips?
   Great for scribing patterns.
  STC & IIC Ratings - Not applicable.
  Answered on 3/9/2015 by cc-2
Q:
I am installing bamboo (nail down). Sub floor is 2x6 T&G over a crawlspace.
Question #1: I want to put 1/4" plywood down over the T&G - is that sufficient, or do I need at least 3/8"?
Question #2: Do I put a vapor barrier between the T&G and the plywood, or between the plywood and bamboo, or both?
Question #4: Is 15lb felt paper a good choice for this? Is the white silicone vapor paper better? (I do have some dampness in the crawlspace.)
Thank you!
Asked on 2/9/2015 by Andy from Portland, OR
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  1. Minimum of 3/8˝CDX panel thickness is recommended when used as an underlayment over an existing subfloor.
  2. The vapor barrier should be placed between the plywood and bamboo.
  4. In this application both vapor barrier provide the same amount of moisture protection.
  You can find complete installation instructions on the flooring product page by clicking on the installation tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.
  Thank you for writing in.
  Answered on 2/10/2015 by cc-2
Q:
how much area does one roll cover in sq ft?
Asked on 10/24/2014 by Amy the new homeowner from Gadsden,Al
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  432 Square Feet Per Roll
  Answered on 10/27/2014 by Tech & Install
Q:
Can this felt paper be used under Mayflower 3/8"x5" Canyon Birch (SKU: 10027202) handscraped engineered hardwood on a wood subfloor above garage?
And also, when installing the above mentioned engineered hardwood over a concrete slab should I use only poly as an underlayment or use poly and 15lb felt paper combined?
Asked on 10/18/2014 by Z from United States
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  You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the installation tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.
  Thank you for writing in.
  Answered on 10/20/2014 by cc-2
Q:
I purchased a 12mm laminate with the pad attached from LL but have discovered some dips and valleys in the wood sub-floor on the upstairs level where this will be installed. Could this felt paper be used to level out the floor and then a vapor barrier over it. If so, is there any problems with the anything in this felt paper that would eat or deteriorate the vapor barrier or padding on the laminate??? Thanks
Asked on 10/1/2014 by Rookie Remodeler from St Louis Area
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  A:
  Felt paper can be used to level low areas and won't eat the padding.
  
  Leveling Options; Sand high areas or joints, use wood shims wedged between joists and the subfloor to raise it. Protruding nails/staples should be ground flat. Build-up low spots with layers of 15 lb builders felt, old vinyl, plywood or shims (do not use cement leveling compounds).
  Answered on 10/6/2014 by Tech & Install
Q:
can i use this as underlayment for non padded laminate flooring
Asked on 5/28/2014 by Angela from Fort Stockton Texas
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  No. This is a good vapor barrier but not used under floating flooring. You can use either Foam Underlayment, Eco Silent Sound, Bellawood Premium Underlayment, or Quiet Walk underlayment for floating floors.
  Answered on 5/29/2014 by Tech & Install
Q:
Can i use this under my laminate wood flooring with pad already attached? I just bought 500sq ft of Dream Home - Nirvana PLUS 10mm Madison River Elm Laminate wood flooring. Its spec's are 10mm moisture-resistant core PLUS a 2mm pre-glued sound-proofing foam underlay. It is being installed in a singlewide mobile home that had carpet over plywood. I have removed the carpet and repaired all imperfections in the plywood under it. I have been told not to use an extra padding like the "ECO Silent Sound underlayment" or the "quiet walk" because it will cause it to feel to "springie" due to the fact it already has a padding on it. I was also advisded not to use 6mil polly sheeting because it will not let the plywood breath ( in a mobile home with crawl space under the home ) and eventually cause it to trap the moisture and damage the plywood.

please advise. thank you.
Asked on 4/3/2014 by Armyspyder from Delaware
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  A:
  15lb felt paper is a vapor barrier and not a moisture barrier. 15lb felt paper or White Silcone Paper could be used if you suspect some moisture vapor from the crawlspace.
  
  Laminates having pre-attached padding can be installed over an underlayment. When doing so, Lumber Liquidators recommends the use of our Bellawood Premium underlayment or ECO Silent Sound underlayment. These quality underlayments will best support the joints while ensuring superior thermal sound reduction qualities and are highly recommended for use with condominium associations, project planners and building specifiers.
  Answered on 4/5/2014 by Tech & Install
Q:
i am putting down 3/4 hardwood floor and purchased Dream Home Insulayment with it ... after reading up, I believe I need a moisture barrier as the floor will be over a garage and unheated basement...Do I put black felt paper under my insulayment as the cheapest solution? wish I bought the sound barrier with the moisture barrier in it instead, but it is too late
Asked on 2/19/2014 by Mark from north branford, ct
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  Please call our Tech and Installation Dept. @ (800) 366-4204 for a detailed answer to your question. Thank you for your inquiry.
  Answered on 2/20/2014 by cc-3