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  While QuietCork cork underlayment can be dry-laid (not glued) for floating floor applications, installations where the finished flooring is adhered or bonded over the cork require the cork underlayment to be secured to the subfloor first. In ...

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• Can I use QuietCork under rubber cork flooring?

  No, we do not recommend installing QuietCork under rubber cork flooring. It increases the risk of the underlayment and rubber cork separating, and of the sheets telegraphing through the rubber cork. Browse the full Rubber Cork Flooring catalog.

• Can you adhere cork rolls, sheets or wall tiles to concrete block?

  Yes, you can adhere cork rolls, sheets, and wall tiles to concrete block with our approved water-based contact adhesive. Ensure the block wall is in good condition, with no signs of spalling, pitting, or flaking. You should apply two coats of contact ...

• What type of tape should be used with cork underlayment when installing a floating floor over top?

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