WECU's Flawless Record

WECU cork underlayment was introduced as early as 1978 for applications under ceramic tiles and marble. In contrast to other products and many sound control methods available for similar applications, WECU cork underlayment has a proven flawless track record thanks to its unique characteristics. Furthermore, grueling laboratory tests support its practical success.

Other cork products on the market cannot compare to WECU. A special manufacturing process provides the unique cork underlayment characteristics which have secured over 100 million square feet of failure free installations. WECU is the only cork underlayment on the market which meets two essential requirements for use under ceramic tile or marble: A compression ratio sufficient to avert cracking of ceramic tile and grout, and resistance to moisture which prevents deterioration.

Cork Underlayment Characteristics

Acoustical Nature

Due to 200 million air cells per cubic inch, WECU Soundless cork underlayment offers extremely efficient sound reduction. WECU Soundless+ achieves even higher premium sound ratings. The high compression ratio of our cork quality prevents cracking of ceramic tile as well as grout.

Resilience

Due to its resiliency and high tensile strength, WECU cork underlayment provides stress crack protection from existing and future subfloor stress cracks.

Ease of Installation

WECU, available in rolls or sheets, is applied between the subfloor and finished flooring quickly and efficiently. No mixing, no mess, no costly ”down time” typical to troweling methods, and no need for a backerboard under ceramic tile or marble to achieve sound reduction. This makes WECU cork underlayment an ”installers delight.”

Low Profile

For sound control, WECU’s low height requirements (max 1/2″) and light weight make it ideal for new buildings as well as remodeling older condos with newer sound rating requirements.

Economical

WECU’S fine reputation is based on the unique advantages mentioned above and its LOW COST. The cork material itself is very inexpensive in comparison to other products used for the same purpose. Shortly after WECU underlayment adheres to the subfloor, the flooring can be installed directly on it. There is no added labor, material or down time – all of which equal big savings!

The characteristics listed above make WECU cork underlayment the easy and smart choice!

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Additional Cork Underlayment Resources

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