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1.      Clean sub-floor, remove all debris.

2.      Check sub-floor levelness. Float uneven areas if necessary. Check with each
         laminate flooring manufacturer for recommendations. Generally, no more than 3/16”
         over a 10 square foot span is allowable.

3.      Roll out the first row of SILENT BLUE™ underlayment allowing the pad to run up
         the walls 1 to 2 inches. ( For Silent Blue™ with Blue Foil, the foil side should be layed foil side down.)

4.      Begin installing your floor.

5.      When you are near the edge of the first row of pad, roll out the second row of pad.

6.      Be sure to align the edges of the first and second rolls as tightly as possible.

7.      Tape underlayment seam with a moisture resistant polyethylene tape.
         (SILENT BLUE™ tape is available, offering a wider tape width that allows for easier
         rolling and added moisture protection.)

Tip -  Tape must be a continuous, unbroken run to properly seal the seam. Overlap the
         tape if necessary to assure the seam is sealed.

Tip -  Use moisture resistant polyethylene tape to seal any rips or punctures in
         underlayment.

8.      Repeat until installation is complete.

9.      Trim excess underlayment to allow for baseboard or quarter round install.

While this installation is recommended for SILENT BLUE™ Underlayment, some
manufacturers may have slight or even great variances to their preferred,
recommended or even mandated installation instructions. However, any laminate
underlayment should be installed free of rips, punctures or holes and the use of a
quality polyethylene tape will prevent any moisture from rising to the laminate floor.