GenieMat RST Rubber
Discover GenieMat RST rubber underlayment, a high-performance acoustic solution engineered to reduce impact noise and airborne sound in floor assemblies. Made from 94 percent recycled rubber, it has passed rigorous tests for use under tile, wood, vinyl, carpet, and more.
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Starting at $198.00
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Quick GenieMat RST FAQ Summary
- Where to Use It: GenieMat RST is used in floor assemblies to reduce both footfall impact noise and airborne sound transfer, especially over concrete subfloors or with resilient ceilings.
- Choosing Thickness: If your ceiling below uses resilient clips or channel, choose RST02 or RST05. Without resilient ceilings, the thicker the underlayment, the better the performance.
- Compatible Flooring Types: Works under tile, stone, hardwood, vinyl, laminate, carpet, and more.
- Performance Expectations: Results depend on the full floor‐ceiling assembly. Send us your layer details (subfloor, ceiling, finish) for a custom estimate.
- Rubber vs. Cork or Foam: GenieMat RST’s recycled rubber delivers much stronger damping. Cork or typical foam offer about one-third the performance.
- HOA or High STC Requirements: Many HOAs demand high STC/IIC ratings. Beware: achieving ratings much higher than 55–60 STC/IIC usually requires decoupled ceilings beyond GenieMat’s capabilities alone.