Jumpax Basic – The fast track floor prep

Whilst many may sacrifice days for a perfect floor, few want to find that the result is mediocre. Jumpax solves both of these issues, being a next-generation, free-floating underlay system that bridges typical irregularities in the sub-floor (such as minor cracks and dips), instantly smoothing to provide a glue-ready surface in one single morning.

This article will outline why Jumpax is one of the best solutions for all resilient floor coverings (and more). As a quick fit underlay, Jumpax is one of our most popular products. Request a sample from us today.

Why is Jumpax better than traditional surface preparation methods?

Jumpax Basic is a cost-effective solution to the slow, messy preparation methods of screed and ply boards. It is made up of two self-adhesive components (a 3mm baseboard and a 4mm top board) that are laid in opposite directions to form a stable, free-floating subfloor. Together, they behave exactly like a solid 7mm board, protecting any resilient floor covering bonded above. This fast fit flooring underlay can be installed in no time at all – but more on that later. For now let’s take a look at how simple the installation is. 

All you need to do is lay the base across the sub-floor, peeling the liner from the self-adhesive components. Press the top layer down at 90 degrees – no glue, screws, wet products or drying time required. It’s not even necessary to loosen screeds or remove surface contamination unless it is likely to affect the installation.

It aids floor construction by providing built-in impact sound reduction, even under thin floor coverings, such as sheet vinyl. It’s often the first choice for developers meeting the acoustic requirements for modern building regulations. With only basic tools required, Jumpax is the perfect free-floating subfloor solution.

The key benefit of Jumpax is that it allows you to start laying your flooring immediately, without having to wait 24 hours or more for your screed to dry.

How installation speed sets Jumpax apart 

In today’s product focus blog, we wanted to highlight Jumpax Basic as one of our top-selling, top-performing products. And there’s one single reason for its popularity:

• Installation speed

The Jumpax Basic design is as intuitive as it gets. Whilst many individuals wouldn’t feel confident to do any sort of underlay installation themselves, Jumpax is incredibly foolproof – making it a breeze for those in the trade. The two layers are self-adhesive, and so long as you follow the 90 degree and full overlap rule when pressing them together in order to form a strong bond and layer of protection, you can’t get it wrong.

Once it’s done, you can get started with the top layer above the underlay. No need to wait; just get stuck in.

How Jumpax compares to slower underlay options…

The speed of installation is often the reason trade customers opt for Jumpax Basic.

Jumpax Basic vs Flooring Grade Plywood

Don’t get us wrong. We offer Flooring Grade Plywood for a reason at QA Flooring Solutions. It has premium benefits and USPs that Jumpax simply doesn’t. 

It’s engineered from Malaysian hardwood that’s resistant to dents and is extremely durable, moisture resistant and long-lasting. Not to mention it meets and exceeds the requirements for Flooring Grade plywood outlined in the British Standard: BS8203:2017. There are plenty of reasons to opt for this product over Jumpax…

But when it comes to installation speed, Jumpax simply wins. 

• Jumpax is installed using a self-adhesive, fast, push-down process.
• Flooring Grade Plywood is installed using screws and nails. Whilst those positions are premarked on each sheet for faster installation, it still takes manual labour and time to get done. It’s quicker than other options – but it will never beat the speed of Jumpax Basic.

Need some reassurance? Fitter feedback can be found below

We asked some of our trade customers to let us know what they think of the Jumpax Basic product they bought from us. These are the responses from actual flooring fitters who are using our Jumpax underlay in their customers homes and businesses today:

• Paul S: “I couldn’t fault Jumpax. I had it installed in no time, and I’ve heard no complaints from my customer.”
• Alex M: “It levelled the subfloor at an older property in just a few hours. Quick, easy to do, and made my job way more straightforward.”
• Derek L: “I think the best part was there being no wait time. My clients really appreciate the fast layering and installation, and then I can fit their flooring same-day. Costs them less in day rate charges, and also means I can squeeze an extra job in during the day too.”

So, what makes Jumpax so popular?

Overall, Jumpax is one of QA Flooring’s best performing and convenient products. Request a sample from our team today, and find out how Jumpax Basic can transform the way you install floor levelling underlay for the better. 

With faster installation times, and zero need to pause before laying the floor, Jumpax might just be the answer to speedier flooring installations, helping you install even more in a day, maximising your time, and ultimately helping you make more money by freeing up your time to crack on with other customer projects.