Uses for Blue Shield Asphalt Barrier Paper

Blue Shield Asphalt Barrier Paper is a durable and high-quality surface protection solution from Holland Manufacturing. When installing flooring, Blue Shield provides a critical barrier between the floor material and the subfloor or slab.
What Is Blue Shield?
Blue Shield is a single-ply asphalt paper. Holland Manufacturing designed it to be installed between the subfloor and underside of the flooring material. It’s permeable to water vapor but blocks actual moisture, protecting your flooring from water-related damage.
Uses of Blue Shield
Clients use Blue Shield underwood and tile floors. It offers numerous benefits, including the following:
Stability
Asphalt paper can provide added stability to tile or wood flooring. The abrasive nature of asphalt paper creates friction and helps hold the floor in place. This attribute reduces the risk of cracks or sliding, which can extend the useful life of your floors and preserve the appearance of tile or wood.
Thermal Insulation
Blue Shield underlayment can promote better energy efficiency in homes, especially when installed on upper floors. The barrier paper can minimize heat transfer from the flooring surface and the underlying rooms, leading to increased thermal efficiency.
Noise Reduction
Blue Shield creates a slip layer, which means it separates the finished floor from the subfloor. The slip layer acts as a noise buffer and can soften the footfalls of building occupants when they are walking on tile or wood floors.
Moisture Barrier
Using asphalt barrier paper on your flooring project will provide a layer of protection against moisture. Blue Shield safeguards wood from immediate water damage (e.g., spills) and helps reduce the risk of mildew or mold damage.
Order Blue Shield From Holland Manufacturing
Holland Manufacturing offers high-quality asphalt barrier paper and can accommodate large order volumes. Contact our team to request a quote on Blue Shield, or call us at 1-800-345-0492 for assistance.