Adhesives and Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

Can multiple layers of this be used in some spots to level off a slanted subfloor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

What is the R value of your 6mm cork underlayment? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 3

Is Kahrs Avanti Canvas Oak Tuft installed Floating or Glued down, and which underlayment (QuietWalk Plus ?) do you suggest? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 4

I have several questions about Marmoleum Click Flooring: 1. Which size is easier to install: 12x36 or 12x12? 2. What chemicals are used in the floor finish? 3. Does this flooring initially have any chemical odor? 4. What vapor barrier do you recommend for a cement floor (2nd-floor condo)? Do I need padding? 5. Is it possible to use wool pad under Marmoleum Click? 6. How much does installation cost per sq. ft? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 5

Will cork underlayment interfere with our heated concrete floors ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

What is the r value for the Earth Weave Nature-Loc 8x10 rug pad? I have radiant heat flooring. View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Earth Weave Nature-Loc Wool Non-Slip Area Rug Pad

Question 7

Do you have this available in 1/2" thick? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

Does this have any anti mildew or biocide treatments added? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

How does QuietWalk compare with STEICO wood fiber underlayment? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I have a condo with above grade concrete floors. Would I be able to apply this moisture block on the concrete then install my wood floors directly on top of it? It is solid hardwood. I don't plan on using a plywood subfloor (plywood has toxic chemicals and I'm not interested in going through the off-gassing process). View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Can the cork underlayment be used as shelf liner for kitchen. Are the glued safe for food contact? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Can individual rolls be shipped? Is freight, which costs more than the product,the only option? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this paper same as Roberts silicone paper shield??what is the difference? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Hello, I have extreme multiple chemical SENSITIVITY. I need a vapor barrier membrane for my dirt floor crawl space. It needs to be free of formaldehyde, bleach, petroleum free, so the smell doesn't come up into home. Also need chemical free spray foam too or something to seal under floor joists. Crawl space is 3 feet high.Do you have a shellac that would not crack to cover a wood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be used as a vapor barrier for exterior walls? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 16

Am I right in thinking this will not work with cork and wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

My contractor installed the silicone paper with the shiny side facing down underneath our solid hardwood floors. Below our subfloor is a beam crawl space. What effect might installing the silicone paper upside down have on our floors? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 18

Can this product be used as an adhesive for Formica? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use the MP Moisture Block with real wood floors? I see the package only says laminate and engineered. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

Hi, So I am looking to put down carpet tiles that I got online in my rental apartment but notified that the most recent ones I ordered did not come with a rubber backing and was looking at this product as a potential solution. The reason for this project is to protect the hardwood floors I have underneath as I have a cat that is in her senior years and is bound to have future mishaps. Would this help to protect my wood floors underneath from cat urine? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Are there other colors available? I am looking for black. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Hello! What are the R-values of the Kahrs Combo Underlayment and of the MP Global Moisture Block? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

When installing on radiant floor heat with concrete slab Should we have the quiet walk plus go 2in up the wall as the direction per Marmoleum click flooring? Or trim it 0.5in from wall per the directions of quiet walk plus ? Marmoleum click flooring says have vapor barrier go up 2in on the wall, yet quiet walk says trim about .5in from wall. What should we do View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Would this work for an earthen floor vapor barrier w ground and gravel/sand as subfloor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be used with SPC vinyl planks (5mm) with 1mm padding already on them? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I'd like to lay down Marmoleum click tiles on a slightly uneven concrete basement floor. Will QuietWalk Plus do the trick or should I consider a separate moisture vapor and a thicker cushioning underlayment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this product be used to tape down a rug on carpeting? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used to cover exposed insulation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Do you need to tape the underlayment at the perimeter of the room or just at the seams? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can QuietWalk Plus be used over radiant heating? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

What is the full ingredient list? Is it only 100% rubber, or are there other additives like calcium carbonate, clays or other fillers? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

Will DynoSeal adhere to bare aluminum? The aluminum will be below the soil in a raised bed garden. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

It says surface should be dry and clean. What would you use to clean 1) concrete (just soap and water or does it need to be acid etched?), 2) outside green mildew on foundation stucco siding (bleach or power wash or both?) thanks View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 34

It should be allowed to dry before installing Marmoleum? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 35

Can this be washed in a washing machine? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this go over sheet vinyl? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Can you use this adhesive to glue plywood to concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Is there a way to get a sample of the glue to test it? I have MSC and I need to test the glue. A gallon is just so large. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

CAn it be used as a carpet sealant? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

We have a roll of unused donkey island - what type of material do you recommend go under a marmoleum sheet? This would be for a small half bath View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Hello. I only need enough adhesive to cover 40 sq feet. Do you sell any other adhesives that would work for marmoleum sheets. Can double sided tape be used instead? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

can this be used with radiant heat? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 43

We have Armstrong Alterna Groutable Vinyl Tile, which we are going to use without grout. Do you have an adhesive work with that tile? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

How do you prevent moths or other insects from eating the padding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

Picking padding for wool carpet for the house in rural area. Could wool pad attract more insects or rats than memory foam pad? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can Taylor Ironwood flooring adhesive be used between Quietwalk Plus underlayment and engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

I need to install ceramic tile on a concrete exterior balcony. Problem is - I'm in Northeastern Ohio, where post installation temperatures can occasionally reach 80+ degrees during three months of the summer, but will dip to below freezing, on average, three months of the year. Is 1195 the right adhesive for me? If not, do you have one? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

How long does the 2 gallon bucket of Taylor Resolute Adhesive last after opening? I have a small 80 sq ft project to start with, but I might need more later. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Does this adhesive dry or does it stay tacky ? I noticed when installing tiles that the day after it had not dried completely View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Taylor Ironwood, 4 Gallon Wood/Bamboo Flooring Adhesive, would this be also used for cork flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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