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Scotchgard™ Guardian

Scotchgard™ Guardian acoustical underlayment features high-performance synthetic fiber for premium protection under today’s most popular flooring types. Guardian significantly reduces impact and airborne noise while providing long-term comfort and support.

Applications

  • MLF/LVT/Rigid Core with attached back
  • Laminate
  • Engineered
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring

Benefits

  • Noise Guard
    Reduces impact and airborne noise in-room and between floors.
  • Block-Out® moisture guard repeals spills
  • Mold & Mildew Guard
    Fresh Dimension® antimicrobial works to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria.
  • Comfort
    Makes hard-surface flooring more enjoyable.
  • Support
    Provides long-term support
  • Easy Installation
    Lays flat and helps mask minor subfloor irregularities; can be used above and below grade

Specifications

Composition:Made of High-Performance Synthetic Fiber
Density:13.5 lbs/ft3 or 13.0 oz/yd2
Shore A Hardness:55 ASTM D2240
IFD @ 25%/65%:9.0 lbs/459.4 lbs
Thickness:0.080” (2 mm)
R-value:0.269
Color:Gray
Moisture Barrier:Block-Out® moisture guard
Permeance:2.373
Water Vapor Emission:0.521 lbs/1000 ft²/24hrs
Castor Durability Test:Passes 25,000 Cycles**
Product Code:BM0096 BM0097
Dimensions:

36” x 33.33’ 72” x 60'

Ft²/Roll:
100360
Yd²/Roll:
11.1140
Roll Weight:
9 lbs32 lbs

Acoustical Properties

Impact Insulation Class (IIC):72
ΔIIC:24
HIIC:89
Sound Transmission Class (STC):64

Protection

Indoor Air Quality:Passes California Section 01350 for low VOC emissions
Antimicrobial:Yes
  • *Conduct moisture tests in accordance with flooring manufacturer installation guidelines and requirements
  • ** Passes Castor Durability Test for 25,000 cycles when tested under minimum 3.2 mm floating-click floor.
  • Shore A Hardness: ASTM D2240
  • IFD: ASTM D3574
  • Permeance: ASTM E96
  • IIC: ASTM E492-09 / ASTM E989-06
  • ∆ IIC: ASTM E2179-03
  • STC: ASTM E90 / ASTM E413-10