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This section provides an overview for underlayment materials as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 underlayment material manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked underlayment material companies as of December, 2024: 1.LOOK FLOORS, 2.Tech Weave International, 3.Jinangsu Super New Material Technology Co., Ltd..
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Underlayment material is a foundational element for creating smooth surfaces in a building's walls, ceilings, floors, etc., and is crucial for attaching finishing materials. It is typically made from building materials like wood or steel. Underlayment is essential for ensuring strength, levelness, and smoothness of the base before installing finishes such as wall and ceiling materials.
Underlayment is used in various locations, including exterior and interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
These materials serve as the base for smoothing exterior wall surfaces and installing finishes like paint and tiles. Options include plywood, plywood for siding, and cement board.
Interior underlayment is used for smoothing surfaces of interior walls, ceilings, and floors, and for attaching finishes like cloth and paint. Options include board underlayment, plywood, and metal frames.
This material is the base for floors, providing a smooth surface for flooring, tatami mats, etc. Options include plywood and laminated wood.
1. Excellent Durability
As structural components, they are strong and durable, particularly for exterior walls and floors, which must withstand elements and load.
2. Beautiful Finish
Choosing the right underlayment enhances the finish's appearance, with a smooth and level base material improving the end product.
1. Handling Challenges
They are sensitive to moisture and humidity, requiring care during installation and storage.
2. Impact on Finished Quality
The choice and installation method can affect the finished quality. Professional installation is advisable.
3. Importance of Levelness and Smoothness
These qualities are crucial as they are the foundation for finishing materials.
4. Moisture and Fire Resistance
These properties may be required, such as moisture-proof materials for exterior walls and fireproof materials for interiors.
Commonly used woods include softwoods and hardwoods like cedar and cypress, particularly for interiors.
Steel frames offer superior strength and durability, often used for exterior walls and floors.
Concrete is strong and durable, commonly used for floors and foundations.
Plywood is strong and durable, frequently used for interior walls and ceilings.
Select materials based on the location of use, like moisture-proof for exterior walls.
Choose materials with sufficient strength and durability, considering wind, rain, and load resistance.
Select materials suitable for the construction method.
Consider the budget and choose materials that fit within it.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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US Rubber, situated in St. Colton, California, was founded in 1996 and is a manufacturer of adhesive, weed control matting, acoustical underlayment, and luxury sports flooring for professional sports teams, chain clubs, colleges, private clubs, and the United States military. The company produces rubber goods for all types of conventional floor coverings and subfloors, including o-rings, seals, rubber matting, rubber sheeting, gaskets, and quiet sound acoustical underlayment. The goods' source ingredients are post-industrial recycled trim and post-consumer recycled crumb.
Rubber Flooring Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Arizona, United States, is a supplier and manufacturer of a broad range of rubber flooring products and solutions. Its product line includes rubber flooring tiles, mats, rolls, and interlocking floor systems, designed to enhance safety, comfort, and durability in various settings. Its flagship product, fubber flooring, is used to create resilient and low-maintenance surfaces, providing cushioning and traction in different environments. Whether in fitness facilities, commercial spaces, or residential areas, the company's products offer flooring solutions that provides safety, comfort, and aesthetics of diverse spaces.
Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials made from gypsum. Its key product categories comprise gypsum board products, rock wool decorative sound-absorbing boards, painted wall materials or self-leveling floor materials, and more. Located in Sodegaura City, Chiba, the company also maintains a testing center for evaluating product functionality and safety, allowing quick responses to customer needs and continuous improvement in acoustics, fire resistance, resilience, and environmental adaptability. The company has earned ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certifications for its quality management processes.
Shenzhen Vinco Soundproofing Materials Co. Ltd, established in 2003 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer of soundproofing materials. The company's products include soundproofing panels, acoustic foams, and insulation materials designed to reduce noise effectively. These materials are used in housing, factories, machine rooms, and more. Its soundproof wall sheets are suitable for apartments, studios, and classrooms, offering easy DIY installation. The company's products feature fireproofing, waterproofing, and anti-corrosion properties. It utilizes a fully automated computer-controlled production system to manufacture its products.
SINGHAL Industries Private Limited, established in 1987 and headquartered in Gandhinagar, India, is a manufacturer of flexible packaging and lining products. The company's line of packaging products include various types of bags, films, sheets, geogrid and geosynthetic products and warning products like hazard and barricade tapes. These products are used for chemicals, fertilizers, cement, riverbank protection and gas pipelines among others. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and it follows Total quality management (TQM) & Six Sigma Control Methodology for maintaining quality standards.
Shish Industries Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer specializing in PP corrugated sheets and PP corrugated boxes. The company's product range comprises plastic corrugated sheets, polypropylene PP corrugated plastic rolls, corrbox hollow sheets, 5-ply corrugated sheets, fire retardant sheets, and more. It offers advanced 5-ply (layer) plastic corrugated sheets. The company caters to various sectors, including automotive, building & construction, electronics, packaging, and agriculture. Its clientele includes companies like Wellspun, Waree, RR Kabel, Indian Steel Corporation, Toyota Kirloskar, and more.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOOK FLOORS |
16.3%
|
| 2 | Tech Weave International |
11.6%
|
| 3 | Jinangsu Super New Material Technology Co., Ltd. |
9.3%
|
| 4 | Mayur Wovens Private Limited. |
9.3%
|
| 5 | Rubber Flooring Inc. |
9.3%
|
| 6 | U.S. Rubber |
9.3%
|
| 7 | SINGHAL Industries Private Limited |
9.3%
|
| 8 | Gulnar Plastics Pvt. Ltd. |
7.0%
|
| 9 | Shenzhen Vinco Soundproofing Materials Co.,Ltd |
7.0%
|
| 10 | Shish Industries Ltd |
7.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the underlayment material page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
5 | 50.0% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 20.0% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
China
|
1 | 10.0% |
New Zealand
|
1 | 10.0% |
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