Abstract: An easy-to-install flooring underlayment 10 with improved tear resistance and tensile properties is disclosed. The flooring underlayment 10 has a first layer 12 and a second layer 14 with a plurality of cell-like openings 20. A plurality of the cell-like openings 20 have a surface opening or a cross-sectional area (A) of at least 2.5 mm2. Both the first and second layers 12, 14 may be made of polymeric materials, and the second layer 14 may be in contact with the first layer 12, connected to the first layer 12, integral with the first layer 12, or embedded in the first layer 12.

Abstract: A temporary floor covering 10 that allows air and moisture to pass through the covering 10 is disclosed. The floor covering 10 has a first layer 12, a second layer 14 connected to the first layer 12, and a plurality of perforations 18 in the covering 10. The first layer 12 is typically made of a low-density polyethylene foam, and the second layer 14 is typically made of a polyethylene film. The perforations 18 extend through the first and second layers 12, 14 to allow air and moisture to pass through both the first layer 12 and the second layer 14. Additionally, an outer surface of one of the first layer 12 or the second layer 14 may have an increased coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A covering 10 for protecting an item that is placed within the covering 10 is provided. The covering 10 includes a substantially continuous tubing 11 having an inner surface 22, an outer surface 20, and a first opening 32 providing access to a cavity 34 of the continuous tubing 11. The continuous tubing 11 is adapted to have items to be protected inserted into cavity 34 of the tubing 11 through the first opening 32. A method for creating the protective covering 10 is also provided. In one preferred embodiment of the invention the method includes sealing an automobile bumper in the tubing 11 for protection of the bumper during material handling thereof.