We specialize in gypsum-based underlayments including gypsum cement.
Gypsum-based underlayment including gypsum cement is the most popular option used in wood-framed commercial buildings, especially in multi-family structures due to its fire and sound control properties. Due to its unique benefits in both installation and performance, gypsum cement is increasingly being used in all facets of commercial, multi-family, and residential construction. These products pair well with a wide range of floor coverings, and working with these products is considered a specialty trade. Gypsum cement must be installed by a licensed specialty contractor due to the unique equipment, knowledge, and skill required for installation.
A specialty contractor is expected to have greater knowledge, education, experience, and expertise than a general contractor. In addition to having extensive knowledge about the products they install, they are tasked with understanding the safety implications, code requirements, and governmental regulations of these products. Since they are licensed to perform a specific task and they do it every day with many years of compounding experience, they become very efficient at costing, bidding, and performing the job.
When it comes to flooring underlayments, each type of underlayment or substrate—including gypsum cement—presents the installer with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The installer must develop an understanding and thorough knowledge of the specific characteristics of each product they work with.
If you are looking for a licensed installer who will go above and beyond your expectations to ensure the outcome of your project, turn to us. Contact us today at Quality Controlled Floor Systems LLC to get a quote for your project in Greensboro, North Carolina or elsewhere in our wide service area.
Gypsum Cement FAQs
Gypsum cement is a type of underlayment that is popular for all kinds of building projects, and here at Quality Controlled Floor Systems LLC, we highly recommend it for most of the buildings we work on. We understand that many people have questions about gypsum cement and why we’re so quick to recommend it, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the more common questions about it here for our customers to explore. If you have additional questions about gypsum cement or are interested in having us install it at your next building, contact our team to learn more.
What is gypsum cement?
Gypsum Cement is a mixture of gypsum, sand, and other additives that create a pourable fluid when mixed with water. It is valued in construction for its lightness, sound- and fire-reducing qualities, and ability to even out rough or uneven subfloors.
How is gypsum cement different from regular cement?
The two biggest differences are that gypsum cement is much lighter than standard cement and is significantly better at reducing sound, making it ideal for multi-story buildings. It also has a faster drying time than traditional cement.
Are there limitations to what kind of flooring I can install over gypsum cement?
Gypsum cement creates a smooth and level surface once it’s dry, making it compatible with virtually any flooring, including tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and carpet.
At Quality Controlled Floor Systems LLC, we provide gypsum cement in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, the Triad Metro Area of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and the Charlotte Metro Area, North Carolina; Greenville, Spartanburg, the Greenville-Spartanburg Metro Area, Columbia, and Charleston, including the North Charleston Metro Area, South Carolina; and Roanoke and the Richmond-Petersburg Metro Area, Virginia.
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