Adhesives and Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

I have a white pickle finished oak floor. Will the backer stain it over time? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Earth Weave Nature-Loc Wool Non-Slip Area Rug Pad

Question 2

The 6 x 9 shows Weight per Sale Unit = 14.95 lbs. So does the pad weigh about 2.5 lbs per sq yard? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Earth Weave Rug Gripper

Question 3

Can it be used on an MDF Floor View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Taylor Resolute Resilient Moisture Barrier Adhesive 2-Gallon

Question 4

will you cut to size View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Earth Weave Nature-Loc Wool Non-Slip Area Rug Pad

Question 5

What product(s) do you recommend for taping the seams of the 3mm cork underlayment? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 6

Hi, I’m looking for a thermal barrier between a concrete slab and marmoleum; use cork, Quietplus, something else? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 7

Please explain about the underpad that has to be installed under the Marmoleum. I though Marmoleum went directly on top of the sub flooring? View answer

Answer updated 3 months ago

Question 8

Is this pad ok to use on a cork floor with that has been sealed with a Lobo sealer? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Earth Weave Rug Gripper

Question 9

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 10

Is Kahrs Avanti, Canvas Oak Tuft installation floating or glue down? Underlayment recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 11

Can you apply Caliwel to the rubble walls of a small crawl space? (or other recommendations for Radon, moisture, mold) View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 12

Can I use Marmoleum Click flooring for a small powder room? View answer

Question updated 4 months ago

Question 13

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

Answer updated 4 months ago

Question 14

For Marmoleum Click Floors, what is the recommended underlayment for a bathroom with a shower that is not used frequently? What is the thinnest underlayment that you would recommend? Could I use just the Moisture Block? View answer

Question updated 4 months ago

Question 15

Is this cork underlayment suitable beneath a floating engineered hardwood floor? View answer

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

Question 16

How does the Earth Weave Nature-Loc non toxic rug pad smell? View answer

Question updated 4 months ago | Earth Weave Nature-Loc Wool Non-Slip Area Rug Pad

Question 17

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

Question updated 4 months ago | Earth Weave Nature-Loc Wool Non-Slip Area Rug Pad

Question 18

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

Question updated 4 months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 19

Does your cork underlayment contain any glues or binding agents? View answer

Question updated 4 months ago | US Floors, Natural Cork Underlayment Roll

Question 20

Can this be used under a rug on a heated floor? View answer

Answer posted 8 months ago

Question 21

Does this have any effect on the finish of hardwood floors? We just pulled up an old rug pad, and it has left permanent marks in finish of the wood floors View answer

Answer posted 8 months ago

Question 22

Would this work for a thin rug? View answer

Answer posted 8 months ago

Question 23

How does the wool attach to the rubber? Are any glues used? View answer

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 24

If laying this over linoleum/vinyl does it need to be glued down ? View answer

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 25

What substrate is recommended us over hardwood tongue and groove floors? View answer

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 26

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

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 27

Can this be applied/ put directly on top of silicone? View answer

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 28

Hi, I read here that the Silicone Vapor Shield can be stapled to the plywood subfloor. My house has a regular wood subfloor with 2 x 6 planks. Is it still okay to use the Silicone Vapor Shield product? View answer

Answer posted 9 months ago

Question 29

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

Answer posted 10 months ago

Question 30

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

Answer posted 10 months ago

Question 31

I'd like to set 6x6 western red cedar posts 3 feet into the ground. I'll fill the 3-feet hole with gravel and concrete. If I coat the below-ground part of the 6x6 post, would dynoseal be effective in keeping moisture away even if the posts are encased in concrete? View answer

Answer posted 10 months ago

Question 32

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

Answer posted 10 months ago

Question 33

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

Answer posted 10 months ago

Question 34

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

Answer posted 11 months ago

Question 35

can this be used with radiant heat? View answer

Answer posted 11 months ago

Question 36

What kind of adhesives would stick to this? I see that you can use thinset and tile over, but we are using a stone veneer product for our shower walls and need to glue it up. A two part epoxy adhesive is what is recommended by the manufacturer of the veneer. Would an epoxy based adhesive adhere to this product? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 37

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

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 38

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

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 39

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

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 40

Can I use this rug between carpeting and a rug? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 41

I have wall-to-wall carpeting, which I'm planning to put a rug on top of. Will this product work well between carpeting and a rug, or would you recommend the wool rug pad instead? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 42

Can this product be used to bond Advantech subflooring to floor materials? Advantech is impregnated with resin and paraffin wax, and says it can only be used with solvent or urethane-based adhesives. View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 43

I really like the cork underlayment. Our subfloor is plywood over a crawl space so I likely need a vapor barrier. Perhaps I should just stick with Quietwalk? We plan to install floating bamboo on top. View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 44

can this be used under Forbo Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Seal? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 45

Would this be safe to use over Amorim waterproof cork flooring (cork look)? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 46

Hello, what is the height of this rug pad? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 47

It says must be applied to porous substrate. If I sealed plywood underlayment with Afm safe seal does that mean it is no longer porous and this glue can't be used? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 48

Can I have a custom size rug made to fit my area? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 49

Does this pad have clay or other fillers in the rubber? View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

Question 50

Is this an air barrier as well as a vapor barrier? I'm wondering if we need to use an additional air barrier like an Intello membrane below it if we use it over an unconditioned/vented crawl space. View answer

Answer posted 1 year ago

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