Quality  underlayment  well  matched to  the  installation  can provide  several
benefits that enhance a hardwood  flooring installation. To that end,  MP Global
Products developed two fiber  paddings, Insulayment and QuietWalk,  with special
characteristics that make them suitable  for use under wood floors.  Insulayment
acoustical  underlayment is  a high  performing, sound  suppressing product  for
installation under glue  down or nail  down hardwood or  engineered wood floors,
while Quiet- Walk is designed for use under floating wood and laminate flooring. Read more »

What is green flooring and the factors that determine green? Green flooring includes any flooring that is sustainable, ecofriendly, contains recycled content, is recyclable, leaves a small carbon footprint or has low VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

There are different degrees of green associated with different types of flooring. If you are an Eco-conscious consumer there are a plethora of factors to consider when choosing a new floor.

Here are a few factors for you to consider when you visit your retailer or shop online:

Raw materials

• Consider categories of flooring that begin as a natural product (wool, wood, cork) or are made from recycled materials. Read more »