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DRICORE® Insul-Armor™

DRICORE Insul-Armor provides the most insulating power in a subfloor yet. It is specially engineered with 100% inorganic EPS foam that is lightweight and doesn’t require power tools to cut it, making it even easier to install.

Feature & Benefits

Air Gap Technology™ helps protect against moisture, mold, mildew and small water leaks
Makes floors feel warmer with an R-value of 4.1
Lightweight, easy to cut, convenient 23.25" X 47.25" size, with a tongue and groove design makes installation extremely easy
Eases strain and impact from walking on hard concrete
Helps promote healthy indoor air quality
Engineered to support up to 3,650 pounds per square foot
Specially designed to protect all hard surface floors (LVT, LVP, laminate, engineered hardwood)
Limited 25 year warranty

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Product Overview

DRICORE Insul-Armor is the most premium subfloor. With an R-value of 4.1, DRICORE Insul-Armor provides one of the highest R-values in the market, meaning maximum warmth and comfort for your family. It’s specially engineered with a high-density inorganic EPS foam that’s durable enough to hold up to 3,650 pounds per square foot but still weighs less than 2 pounds per panel! Plus DRICORE Insul-Armor is very easy to install. It can be cut with a knife – no power tools required! Plus the tongue and groove fit together with no gap so no taping is needed!

The Importance of Using DRICORE® Insul-Armor™
The Importance of Using DRICORE® Insul-Armor™

Features and Benefits

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Air Gap Technology

DRICORE® Insul-Armor™ helps protect your floors against moisture emitted from concrete floors, as well as small water leaks with it’s Air Gap Technology design that encourages constant air flow.

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Warmth (R-value 4.1)

Helps make cold hard surface floors feel warm and comfortable to walk on.

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Air Quality

Designed with an inorganic EPS foam that helps prevent mold and mildew growth.

easy to install

Easy to Install

It weighs less than 2 pounds per panel in a convenient to carry 23.25″ X 47.25″ size. The panels can be cut with a knife so no power tools are required thus less mess, plus the tongue and groove easily slide together and doesn’t require taping.

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Soft

Concrete floor are hard and unforgiving on your body. DRICORE® Insul-Armor™ helps cushion finished floors for a greater level of comfort.

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Protects Finished Floors

Compatible with hard surface finish floors including: vinyl (LVT/LVP), laminate, and engineered hardwood.

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Durable

Strong enough to support gym equipment and large furniture, DRICORE® Insul-Armor™ will support up to 3,650 pounds per square foot.

Limited 25 Year Warranty

Limited 25 Year Warranty

Backed by a 25 year limited warranty, be confident when you choose DRICORE® Insul-Armor™.

Install Instructions

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Accessories and Tools

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Tools Required

  1. Hammer
  2. Tapping block (piece of 2×4)
  3. Standard box cutter
  4. Pencil
  5. Level
  6. ¼” spacer material
  7. Tape measure
  8. Prybar
  9. Self-levelling compound

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Testimonials

Bryan Baeumler (HGTV Host and Professional Contractor)

“In my mind, you cannot finish a basement without putting down DRICORE®. Every house I’ve ever built has DRICORE® in the basement, it’s the only way to do it.” - Bryan Baeumler
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Steve Maxwell (Professional Contractor)

“Nobody wants a musty smell in the house and that’s why I go with DRICORE® Subfloors.” - Steve Maxwell
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Skip Bedell (TV Host and Professional Contractor)

“You never want to put your finished floors on top of wet, damp, and cold concrete. DRICORE® Subfloors gives you a layer of protection to help with moisture and cold coming from concrete.” - Skip Bedell
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Which Subfloor Is Right For You?

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Diamond
R-Value1.42.74.1
Weight Supported (per sq. ft.)6,642 lbs. (3,012 kg)3,153 lbs. (1,430 kg)3,650 lbs. (1,659 kg)
Air FlowYesYesYes
TopOSBOSBEPS Foam
BottomHigh Density PlasticFoamEPS Foam
Size23.25" x 23.25" x 0.75"
(59 cm x 59 cm x 1.9 cm)		23.25" x 23.25" x 1"
(59 cm x 59 cm x 2.5 cm)		47.25" x 23.25" x 1"
(120 cm x 59 cm x 2.5 cm)
Height0.75" (1.9 cm)1" (2.5 cm)1" (2.5 cm)
Weight6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg)6.1 lbs. (2.8 kg)1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)
Finished Flooring OptionsLaminate, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Stone Plastic CompositeLaminate, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Stone Plastic CompositeLaminate, Engineered Hardwood, Luxury-Vinyl (LVT/LVP) ≥5mm, Stone Plastic Composite
Warranty25 Year25 Year25 Year

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Formula

Length x Width = Square Footage
Square Footage / 6.6 = Number of Recommended Panels
Note: Actual panel dimensions are 23.25" x 47.25"

* This calculation includes an allowance for
obstacles and off-cuts

*Note, DRICORE Insul-Armor is sold in boxes of 10 panels

Frequently Asked Questions

WHY ARE THERE SOMETIMES VARIANCES IN THE COLOR IN THE DRICORE® INSUL-ARMOR™ PANELS?

Color variances are due to varying levels of die used during the production of DRICORE® Insul-Armor™. There is no performance impact based on color and slight variations may occur based on the production run of the panel.

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Skip Bedell (TV Host and Professional Contractor)

“You never want to put your finished floors on top of wet, damp, and cold concrete. DRICORE® Subfloors gives you a layer of protection to help with moisture and cold coming from concrete.”

Skip Bedell

Steve Maxwell (Professional Contractor)

“Nobody wants a musty smell in the house and that’s why I go with DRICORE® Subfloors.”

Steve Maxwell

Bryan Baeumler (HGTV Host and Professional Contractor)

“In my mind, you cannot finish a basement without putting down DRICORE®. Every house I’ve ever built has DRICORE® in the basement, it’s the only way to do it.”

Bryan Baeumler
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