Adhesives and Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

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 4 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this product good for person with multiple chemical sensitivity? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi, we're looking at installing a marine vinyl flooring in our RV. It has a felt backing and the subfloor surface is a fiberglass composite. Will this work? Thank you. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

If i lay this product down can i use a adhesive for linoleum or will it react to your product ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

It covers 130 SF per 4 Gallon Pail? Or per 1 Gallon? It seems very expensive if it's 130 SF per 4 gallons. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Is it possible to buy a sample of the Taylor wood flooring adhesive? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Does the grip the floor to provide safety on the carpet? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Does this come in 24 and 36 oz options? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this wool padding be used in a basement? We live in a relatively dry area of the country. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

It recommends "Rug Gripper" for use with area rugs. I can't find the "Rug Gripper" on your website. Where is it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

How large is a sample? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

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 15

Is it ok to install this product under radiant heated floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Is it possible to glue this down and apply away finish like flooring or is it not durable enough? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Should we use a vapor barrier along with the cork underlayment when installing Wood Wise over concrete? For our current basement remodel, we are seriously considering the Wood Wise flooring option by Amorim. This will be going over a concrete floor (still need to conduct a moisture test). The manufacturer states only a 6 or 8 mil vapor barrier is required as an underlayment, but we won't void the warranty with a 2 mm cork underlayment. Since this project is over concrete, should we install a vapor barrier in addition to the cork underlayment. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Does the cork underlayment need to be stapled down ? I will use bamboo over it View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Can the 6mm be used with Kahrs Wood Flooring? Will they honor the warranty? Would this our the quiet walk plus offer more cushion? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Is there benefit to adding this under cork floor tiles in a second floor room on wood subfloor? Is it overkill? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used under sheet vinyl, which will be installed on plywood subfloor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

What are the IIC / STC / ^IIC ratings for cork underlayment. Considering for a condo and must meet their requirements? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Is cork underlayment recommended for use with free floating interlocking vinyl planks? Do you sell vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I get a pdf with the specifications for this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

In 2021 you wrote in a response "Kahrs does not warranty cork underlayment usage under their floors." Is it still the case? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

Is the 12mm version of their natural cork on permanent backorder? We are looking for an underlayment with excellent resistance to compression to avoid telegraphing the grout lines of the ceramic tiles beneath the laminate planks we are installing, and so would prefer the thickest cork possible. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I'm thinking about covering a wall in my basement with this material and using it as a whole wall cork board. I'm also thinking about staining it for color. Any advice for me? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can the 1/8" be stapled to floor joists and used as a basement ceiling? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Plan to install travertine flooring. Per industry recommendations, will use two layers of 3/4" subfloor (not glued together) to get a stiff floor section. However, we are concerned such a stiff floor will be 'hard' to walk on, day in, day out. Would cork add some 'give' back to this floor if applied on top of the two layers of 3/4 subflooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I use cork between layers of drywall to make a room soundproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I have a solid plywood subfloor down, I have glue down vinyl flooring to lay on top. Can I use this to give me the smooth surface they say I need for the glue? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Do you need an underpayment for a click floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this suitable for a basement floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 36

I bought USFloors cork underlayment in a roll from Lowe's - it came in a 100 square ft roll. Is that product the same as this one? Just asking since it's sold as USFloors on Lowe's but the branding on the roll has a black spiral and the label says Premium Cork Underlayment. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Can I use this as a finish flooring? I'm looking for the softest flooring possible for an area used only for floor sleeping. Can I double it up like I double up my cork yoga mats? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Will this product serve as a protection from ridges and rough areas as an underlay for a linoleum flooring in a basement ?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can cork underlayment be used under nail-down hardwood flooring? I have read that over time movement will cause the fasteners to degrade/ disintegrate the cork. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you have any underlayment products for wood floors that is 9mm or 3/8" thick? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I will be installing waterproof click cork flooring over vinyl. The waterproof cork is much thinner than regular click cork flooring. This seems to be the right product to make the floor seem "softer." Will it work well over vinyl? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can you tell me what binds the cork together and/or if there any chemical treatments of the cork (rubber, wax, polyurethane, styrene, fungicides, mildewcide setc) ? Also where is this product made & where are the materials sourced from? Tia! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 43

What is the ICC level? Can I get manufacturer proof of the ICC level for my HOA request? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I would like to use cork underlayment under a large oriental rug. The current OSB floor is very cold and I'd like to line the entire floor with cork. Some areas around the perimeter of the room will not be covered by the rug. Will this roll product be appropriate? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Will this adhesive bond marmoleum to plastic laminate counters? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can i use this as a basement ceiling to cover up some insulation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can you paint this cork? I want to use it as a ceiling View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

I am installing click loc Marmoleum flooring in a shed on slab construction. I have already installed 6 mil vapor barrier and an OSB subfloor to provide more cushion/insulation. I want an underlayment that doesn't have a vapor barrier that could trap any potential moisture between layers as the 6 mil is underneath. Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

I am installing Mannington Audra Max Apex 18" x 36" 8mm click floors in my kitchen and hallways. Do you recommend 1/8 or 1/4" underpayment? I would like to use 1/4" if possible. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

Can this be used on top of a vehicles metal flooring? I am considering using it for underlayment/insulation for a van build out. My plan is to level the floor (which has embossed grooves in it currently ) with strips of cork directly on the metal then lay 2 sheets of 1/4" cork then lay the the finish flooring which will either be Marmoleum or waterproof cork boards. Does this application seem feasible? should I use anything between the metal and the first layer of cork strips? Is 3/4" - 1/2" of cork underlayment over metal a suitable subfloor to lay down a finish material? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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