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underlayment

American  
[uhn-der-ley-muhnt] / ˌʌn dərˈleɪ mənt /

noun

  1. material laid between a subfloor and a finish floor of linoleum, asphalt tile, etc.


Etymology

Origin of underlayment

First recorded in 1945–50; underlay + -ment

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The manufacturer recommended installing a thin foam underlayment.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2024

While most, if not all, LVP is waterproof, as well as most brands of underlayment, where will the water drain to?

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

Sometimes, you can dig to find a natural water source, but most artificial ponds use liners, underlayment and water pumps to keep the water moving and where it belongs.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

She notes that, because slate is salvageable, people installing a new roof often only need to replace the underlayment and can reuse the slate tiles.

From Washington Post Mar. 15, 2022

Armstrong recommends its S-184 fast-setting patch and skim coat or S-194 patch, underlayment and embossing leveler.

From Washington Post Feb. 7, 2022

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