Underlayments
Innovative Gypcrete & Lightweight Concrete Solutions
T.W. Hicks Inc. offers Gypcrete and Lightweight Concrete solutions for flooring underlayments and soundproofing. Our advanced methods ensure strong, smooth surfaces that integrate seamlessly into your construction project.
Advantages of Gypcrete and Lightweight Concrete:
Sound Dampening: Reduce noise between floors for a quieter environment.
Fire Resistance: Enhanced safety with fire-resistant materials.
Quick Installation: Streamlined process to keep your project on schedule.
Versatility: Suitable for radiant heating systems and multi-family housing.
Build better with our state-of-the-art Gypcrete and Lightweight Concrete services.
Enhance Your Facility with Additional Flooring & Wall Services
These additional services can be added to any of our flooring and
wall systems to enhance your facility.
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Every project is completed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring long-lasting results.
Proven Expertise
Our team brings years of industry experience to tackle even the most complex flooring projects.
Innovative Solutions
We utilize advanced materials and techniques to provide flooring that performs under heavy use.
Client-Centered Approach
We listen to your needs and collaborate closely with you, offering guidance every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gypsum concrete underlayment commonly called gypcrete is a lightweight, self-leveling mixture of gypsum, sand, and water that is pumped and poured over subfloors to create a smooth, flat base before finished flooring is installed. T.W. Hicks uses advanced gypcrete methods to ensure strong, seamless surfaces on multi-family and commercial projects across across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Gypsum concrete floor underlayment offers four key advantages:
(1) Sound Dampening it reduces noise transmission between floors for a quieter environment; (2) Fire Resistance gypsum naturally resists fire, improving building safety;
(3) Quick Installation the self-leveling nature streamlines the process and keeps projects on schedule; and
(4) Versatility it is compatible with radiant heating systems and is ideal for multi-family housing and commercial facilities. -
Yes. Gypcrete floor leveling is a preferred solution for multi-family housing, hospitality, and commercial construction where consistent floor flatness, sound control between units, and fire-rated assemblies are required. T.W. Hicks has extensive experience delivering gypcrete and lightweight concrete solutions for projects in across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Yes. Gypsum concrete flows around in-floor radiant heating tubes or cables, fully encapsulating them and providing excellent thermal mass for efficient heat distribution. This makes gypcrete underlayment a popular choice for multi-family residential and hospitality projects that specify in-floor heating systems.
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T.W. Hicks offers several services that can be added to a gypcrete or lightweight concrete project to enhance performance: Floor Leveling to correct uneven subfloors, Sound Control systems using acoustic underlayment mats to meet IIC and STC code requirements, and Waterproofing solutions to protect the assembly from moisture. These services integrate directly into the underlayment installation for a complete floor system.
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T.W. Hicks is an authorized distributor of MAXXON Commercial Line products a leading brand in gypsum concrete underlayment giving clients access to premium materials alongside expert installation. Their team brings years of hands-on experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a client-centered approach to every project, ensuring the underlayment performs reliably under heavy use in the most demanding commercial and multi-family environments.
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