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Adhesive Installation Over Concrete floors
Adhesive Installation Over Concrete Subfloors
Carpet with porous backings can usually be installed successfully over concrete floors, but the risk of moisture-related problems increases.
Site Conditions
The environment in which the carpet is to be installed must be controlled with the temperature between 65° F and 95° F (18° C and 35° C) and the relative humidity between 10% and 65%. The slab temperature should not be less than 65° F (18° C). These conditions must be maintained for at least 48 hours before, during, and 48 hours after the installation.
Floor Preparation
The concrete must be inspected to determine the special care that might be required to make it a suitable foundation for carpet. All cracks, holes, joints, and protrusions must be adequately addressed to ensure a smooth, finished appearance and prevent accelerated wear. Read the rest of this entry »
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Installation of Hardwood Floors On Concrete
Hardwood flooring over concrete? Years ago there was only one way of doing so. Then it was the “sleeper on slab” system that involved fastening 2′ X 4′s to the concrete laid on their side, as shown in the image below courtesy of The National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA). Read the rest of this entry »
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