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SoundBarricade 200 sq. ft. 36 in. x 66 ft. x 1.5 mm Sound Control Underlayment for Vinyl, Laminate and Wood Flooring

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  • Superior acoustical properties
  • Premium cushioning for comfortable footfalls
  • Contains recycled materials and 100% recyclable after use
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About This Product

The ROBERTS SoundBarricade is a universal sound control underlayment that provides superior acoustical properties under luxury vinyl tile and planks, laminate, engineered wood and hardwood flooring. SoundBarricade's unique, high density, rubber formulation retains its shape and cushioning to maintain the integrity of the flooring, as well as mitigates unwanted sound vibrations. This material also acts as a natural antimicrobial barrier and is eco-friendly.

Highlights

  • Click here to shop more ROBERTS flooring underlayment
  • Ideal for use with floating floors, stapled, nailed, and double glue down applications
  • 100% virgin rubber with recycled tire crumb
  • VOC tested and certified for low emitting material
  • Rubber blend inhibits the growth of mold and mildew without the use of added chemicals
  • Advanced rubber foam technology delivers enhanced sound absorption and exceeds building code requirements
  • 36 in. x 66 ft. for 200 sq. ft. of coverage
  • Provides good cushioning over concrete and wood subfloors for a comfortable walking surface
  • For use with ROBERTS seam tape
  • Forevercushion crush proof formulation retains shape and cushioning for longevity
  • Insulating properties provide a 0.205 R-value, weighs 22 lbs.
  • Sound Transmission Lost Test (STC) rating of 63
  • Impact Sound Transmission Test (IIC) rating of 69 under luxury vinyl tile and planks, and IIC rating or 68 under laminate and wood products
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • CRI Plus Certified for optimal indoor air quality
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Product Information

Internet # 312068474

Model # 70-197

Specifications

Dimensions

Area Coverage Per Roll (sq. ft. for each roll)

200

Product thickness (mil)

1.5

Recommended overlap (in.)

0

Roll Length (ft.)

66 ft

Roll width (in.)

36

Details

Color Family

Gray

Flooring Material Features

Sound absorbing

Flooring Product Type

Underlayment

Flooring Type

Laminate

Location

Floor

Material

Foam

Number of Rolls Included

1

Package coverage (sq. ft.)

200

Returnable

90-Day

Subflooring type

Subflooring and underlayment

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Questions & Answers

Our plan is to lay this on a wood subfloor in a condo and then do a glue hardwood installation on top of it. Will this work? I'm concerned it will slide around as the glued down hardwood is being installed.
ByJun 3, 2026
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Hello Kelli, SoundBarricade is a floating underlayment designed for laminate, floating engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), and similar floating floor installations. It is not intended for use beneath glue-down hardwood flooring. For glue-down wood flooring installations, the adhesive should bond directly to an approved substrate, such as properly prepared plywood, OSB, or concrete. Installing a floating underlayment beneath the flooring may interfere with the adhesive bond and could contribute to movement or other installation issues. For condo projects, we recommend following the flooring manufacturer's installation guidelines and using only sound-control systems specifically approved for glue-down wood flooring applications. Always verify that any sound-control product meets both the flooring manufacturer's requirements and any applicable building or condominium acoustic standards.

By|Jun 4, 2026


    I plan on using this on finished hardwood floor and then glueing LVT on it. Is this a floating system? Or do I use staples or nails? I would prefer not to glue it this to my hardwood floors
    ByApr 15, 2026
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    Yes — Roberts Sound Barricade 70‑197 can be installed as a floating underlayment, and you do not need to staple, nail, or glue it to your hardwood floor. It is approved for floating, stapled, nailed, and glue‑down installations, so floating is fully supported. Customer Care

    By|Apr 17, 2026


      Can I use this under vinyl flooring? Will this also help with keeping the floor warm?
      ByOct 23, 2025
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      Yes, you may certainly use the Sound Barricade underlayment under vinyl flooring. This will provide sound control, cushioning and leveling, mold and mildew protection. It may help somewhat with insulating and keeping the floor warm. Customer Care

      By|Oct 23, 2025


        Can this be used or should it be used with LVP that has a pad?
        ByMar 26, 2025
        1 Answer | 
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        Absolutely! Experience unmatched sound control with SoundBarricade® Universal Sound Control Underlayment. Designed specifically for luxury vinyl tile, this underlayment is the ideal choice for a variety of flooring methods, including floating floors, stapled, nailed, and double glue-down applications. Harnessing advanced rubber foam technology, it not only enhances sound absorption but also surpasses building code standards. Customer Care.

        By|Mar 27, 2025


          Can this be used under a carpet pad?
          ByMay 12, 2024
          1 Answer | 
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          The Sound Barricade is indicated for use under vinyl, laminate and wood flooring. It is not recommended for use under carpet pad. Customer Care

          By|May 13, 2024


            I have a concrete slab over which I will apply 2mm LVP planks. I have read elsewhere that Roberst 70-197 Sound barricade underlayment is approved for double glue down applications. To avoid deflection and gouging of LVP, what PSI does the 70-197 provide?
            ByApr 26, 2024
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            Sound Barricade is absolutely approved for double glue. This is its first intended purpose. Floating under click products is also approved. Please call customer care at 866-435-8665 regarding the question about the PSI so we can best understand and provide an answer. Customer Care

            By|Apr 29, 2024


              I have a concrete slab floor Can this sound Baricade go on top of slab Then this product https://www.homedepot.com/p/QuietWarmth-10-ft-x-36-in-120-Volt-Radiant-Floor-Heating-System-for-Laminate-Vinyl-and-Floating-Floors-Covers-30-sq-ft-QWARM3X10F120/2
              ByApr 8, 2024
              1 Answer | 
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              The Sound Barricade Underlayment may be used with Radiant Heat Flooring systems and will work with the Quiet Warmth Volt-Radiant Heating System. Customer Care

              By|Apr 10, 2024


                Does this function as a vapor or moisture barrier?
                ByJul 2, 2023
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                This product performs as a moisture vapor barrier over concrete slabs per NWFA guidelines.

                By|Feb 26, 2024


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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.7 out of 5

                  • 4.7 out of 11 reviews
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                  Decent Product; Easy to Use
                  I used the SoundBarricade Underlayment when putting down new flooring, and overall it did what I needed it to do. It rolls out easy enough and cuts without a fight, so install wasn’t bad once you get going. The biggest thing I noticed is it definitely adds a little cushion underfoot, which makes the floor feel less hollow when you walk on it. It also helps with sound a bit—nothing dramatic, but it takes the edge off that “clicky” laminate noise. It’s made from a dense rubber blend, so it holds its shape better than the super cheap foam stuff.  That said, don’t expect miracle-level soundproofing. You’re still going to hear footsteps, especially if the subfloor isn’t perfectly prepped. It’s more of a “nice improvement” than a total fix. Overall, it’s a solid mid-range underlayment. Easy to work with, adds some comfort, and helps with noise just enough to be worth it—just don’t go in thinking it’s going to completely quiet your floors.
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                  Quality sound and temperature control
                  I've taken quite some some time to really test out this Sound barricade underlayment. The downstairs in my house tends to get extra humid. I was very concerned that the moisture would mess with the flooring or the underlayment, and I absolutely would not want to have ruined subfloor. I started out by unrolling this roll, that was not very heavy. This roll is a full 200 square feet. It came delivered in plastic wrapping, it did not arrive in a box. laying this out across the floor in one section of the room, Then trimming. I do recommend the proper tools for trimming such as a carpet cutter to make your cut smoother. I then laid a section of flooring on top to hold it down just to see how it would react to the room for a while. it does in fact make the steps across that section of flooring softer and less noise as you would hear with certain types of shoes or heels. I am using a waterproof vinyl plank board. The actual underlayment itself is a nice thicker foam. The foam is listed at 1.5mm thick. making for a nice soft cushion under your walk. The color is a light gray. The material is a thick robber blend, but has a slight softer touch. It is also listed as having mold and mildew defense. I appreciate that it is also eco-friendly and recyclable as I do like to take care of the planet, and there will be scrap pieces. It comes with installation instructions and recommendations per the manufacturer. The measurements of this roll runs 66 ft and it is 36 in wide giving it a nice distance and coverage. it is recommended to run it the opposite way that you would be running your floor. Over all I think the quality of this underlayment makes this a better products choice. when you're laying your floors, you want to make sure that you have the best coverage possible as no one wants to have any incidents with replacing flooring or subfloor.
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                  Sound Barricade Underlayment
                  This barricade is 209 sq ft, 36 in x 66 ft x 1.5 mm. It provides sound control underlayment for Vinyl, Laminate, engineered wood, and Hardwood flooring. Depending on what you choose, there is a separate tool used during installation. (See pictures) It is a high density rubber formation that retains it shape and cushioning to maintain the integrity of the flooring as well as mitigating sound vibrations. Installation is considerably easy once you have the necessary tools in place.
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                  Significant sound reduction
                  The Roberts Sound Barricade Underlayment is a very thin (1.5mm) sound reducing underlayment. It is made of a rubber foam blend with at light fabric backing. It has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of mold and mildew. It is 100% recyclable and is made of 85% virgin rubber and 15% recycled tire crumb. It is packaged in 200 sq ft rolls. I measured it at 900mm wide (35.433"). This underlayment is made in Canada. It has a STC rating of 63 for LVT, LVP, laminate and wood flooring. And an IIC rating of 69 for LVT and LVP and 68 for laminate and wood flooring. The Delta is 25 for LVT/LVP and 22 for Laminate/Wood flooring. This is a considerable amount of sound reduction when considering that a delta of 5 is noticeable. Given these numbers, I would consider this a high end product. Installation is straight forward. Lay down the material perpendicular to the flooring direction with the fabric side on top and leave 1/4” around the edges. Butt the seams together and seal with a high quality 2” seam tape. The material cuts easily with a utility knife. The only drawback that I noticed was the it can tear relatively easy. Especially when a corner of LVP was scraped along the material. This was not a problem and the material would lay back into position so no harm was noted in my installation. All in all, this is a quality product and I highly recommend it. Especially in multi-floor applications where the reduction of sound between floors is necessary.
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                  Great sound inhibiting /cushioning underlayment
                  The Sound Barricade 200 sq. ft. 36 in. x 66 ft. x 1.5 mm Sound Control Underlayment for Vinyl, Laminate and wood flooring is ideal for use with floating floors, stapled, nailed, and double glue down applications. The high density, rubber foam technology enhances cushioning of your floor, as well as mitigates sounds vibrations. It also helps to inhibit the growth of mold or mildew without the use of added chemicals. Very easy to work with and to apply. The only negative is that it could be better packages as it only comes in a clear plastic sleeve. By the time I received it the plastic was destroyed in sever places and the expose material was extremely dirty from carrier handling. It did not, however, affect the quality or functionality of the product. Great product for the price point.
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                  Excellent Quality
                  After installing the ROBERTS SoundBarricade underlayment, I feel very confident about choosing this product. The first thing that really stands out is the density and overall quality. This is not a thin foam underlayment. It is a high density rubber that feels strong, durable, and well made. It laid flat easily and handled well during installation. The material has a firm, supportive feel underfoot and does not seem like it will crush down or lose its cushioning over time. It has a substantial weight to it, which gives it a premium feel. Footsteps are noticeably quieter, and there is less vibration and hollow noise compared to typical underlayments. It helps create a more stable and comfortable environment overall. Another big plus is that it is low VOC and did not have any strong odor during installation. Knowing that it naturally resists mold and mildew without added chemicals gives extra peace of mind. I also appreciate that it uses an eco-friendly rubber blend while still delivering strong performance. Overall, I am happy with this product.
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                  Premium sound underlayment
                  This sound control underlayment looks like a premium product. It offers sound control and cushioning and leveling of a LVP or similar flooring. It is made of a recycled material and 100% recyclable, with mold and mildew protection for peace of mind. It is approved for different substrates like concrete, plywood, cement backer units and OSB. I'll be using some of this for speaker cabinets.
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                  Nice feel to this underlayment
                  I just finished laying LVP in one room in my finished basement and used this product to add some softening to the floor. When I bought it I didn’t realize it is not a vapor barrier as well so I did have to lay a vapor barrier first, but it was important to add this as well to add some much needed softness without compromising this stability of the click lock LVP. This product was easy to cut and lay and it did stay in place pretty well considering that it doesn’t have any tape seam. I really like the kind of rubbery, kushy feel to it and I’m please with the end result.
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                  A great way to prevent moisture and dampness from coming up from under the house or apartment the project is.
                  This product helps to protect the flooring when installing it and helps deaden the sound and gives a slight moisture barrier to the carpet or wood flooring after install from the underneath of the house or apartment. I like that it is such a decent amount roll so that do not have to buy a numerous amount of rolls to do a project. This product makes the project a little more easier.
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                  Product Snapshot

                  Ideal for homeowners looking for superior sound control, making your home quieter and more peaceful. This underlayment boasts antimicrobial properties and thermal insulation for added comfort and energy efficiency.
                  Ideal for customers who want noise reduction and cushioning, ensuring a quieter and more comfortable floor.
                  Great for homeowners looking for superior acoustic performance, making floors quieter. Features a built-in moisture barrier and is FloorScore certified for peace of mind.
                  Ideal for homeowners looking for acoustic performance, making floors quieter with sound dampening technology.

                  Thickness

                  1.5 mm
                  0.118 in.
                  1 mm
                  0.08 in.

                  Sound Absorption

                  63
                  HIIC up to 76, IIC up to 69 dB, STC up to 62 dB
                  IIC up to 74 dB

                  Moisture Barrier

                  Thermal Insulation

                  0.205

                  Compatibility with Floor Type

                  luxury vinyl tile, planks, laminate, engineered wood and hardwood flooring
                  Tile, Laminate, Floated or Glue-Down Wood Floors
                  Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
                  Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Solid Hardwood