Floor cover options over cork?

[evercl92]

This will be for the basement, poured concrete. Years ago, in an effort to insulate the cold floor so the kids could have a designated play area, I glued down sheets of 1/2" cork then we just put some rugs over that to protect it. Now we are looking to put an actual finished floor in there, over the cork. The resulting surface is damn near flat. My desire is to put LVP flooring over it.
Do you think I need an underlayment still?
Any issues with using the LVP / is there another option i should consider?
If we do go LVP, I assume floating (vs glue down)?
thanks in advance

 

[frankd]

We're planning something similar in our basement. From what I've read, no need for an underlayment over the cork. And I'd go with a free flow floor personally. I don't see a point of gluing it down. Gravity should work just fine.
You can install wall-to-wall carpet as an alternative but I've never been a fan of carpet in a basement, especially in more humid climates. Carpet does feel nice though. And it seems to keep the floor warmer

We're planning on installing electric radiant floor heating over the cork to keep the floor from being freezing cold in the winter.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, take a look at our www.supratile.com. It loose lays, simple to install, works great in basements and is comfortable to walk on and is 'quiet' as opposed to standard garage tiles. Depending on size we may have some lower cost available in our Overstock inventory.

 

[rlitman]

... My desire is to put LVP flooring over it.
Do you think I need an underlayment still?

LVP will work fine. DO NOT use an additional underlayment with LVP. All of the LVP/LVT I am familiar with comes with a built-in underlayment that is designed to provide the optimal cushioning. Adding more flex risks breaking the click keys. Some manufacturers have said that underlayment is allowed due to the need for lower sound transmission in high rise buildings, but it comes with these risks.

That being said, cork is the GOLD standard of underlayments. It has superior wear, insulation and sound properties to anything synthetic on the market, and should be perfectly fine under your LVP. Heck, CoreTec LVP comes with cork on it.

 

[evercl92]

Thanks folks, I appreciate all the input.

 

[RaceDeck1]

Hi
RaceDeck modular flooring is a really good solution for what you are describing. It's a very fast and easy installation "It's A Snap!' -