This product category encompasses a specific type of floor underlayment available through a major home improvement retailer. It is composed of cork, a natural, renewable resource, and designed to be installed beneath finished flooring to provide a variety of performance enhancements. For example, a roll of this material purchased from a Home Depot outlet would be placed between the subfloor and the final floor covering.
The use of this material can improve a floor’s acoustic properties, reducing impact sound transmission between floors in multi-story buildings. It also offers thermal insulation, contributing to energy savings by helping to maintain consistent temperatures. Historically, cork has been valued for its resilience, durability, and sustainability, making it a long-lasting and environmentally conscious choice for flooring projects.