Is this the correct underlayment to be used on a second floor condo or do you suggest a better grade
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The person that lives beneath me is a friend of mine, and he said he can't hear me.
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You might need thicker underlayment for the second floor.I am using this in the 1st floor, so far OK.
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My wife purchased the product for other purposes. I don't think I can help you.
915514
It's not the best out there, but it gets the job done. I would use it for that application.
915515
This stuff is fine for a main floor, but I would use a better grade with some kind of sound deading for a second floor.
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I suedI used this for my rental property before putting on the market for sale. I would recommend to use a better grade for personal use. Hope this help
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I'd use the primer for it before doing so, but I see no reason it can't be after that, as thats what I did. But you'd also want to "level" the joints in the existing tile before you do, so its not as simple as peel and stick if you want it right.
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Jackie: I assume you are using this product as an underlayment for installing hardwood flooring over a wooden subfloor. You could probably put two layers down without any negative side effects, but why would you? The purpose of the underlayment is to reduce squeaks between the hardwood flooring and the wood subfloor, and to offer some discouragement to termites because of the tar in the middle of the product. The underlayment is not for making the subfloor flat, that is, not for filling in low spots, etc.
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I just used one layer with my bamboo flooring. This paper is really only for moisture control, not padding, but two layers would certainly do no harm.
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I would recommend 2 or three coats just to make sure you have good coverage. Let it dry 30 min between coats. With my small kitchen I think I did 6 coats.I apply with a natural sponge and try not to let it pool up. Just put down a nice thin coat each timeAfter 2 years I have not had to recoat my floor yet. If you have minimal traffic it could last a long time
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I began with a layer of rubber shower liner on a concrete floor. Then I only used the Pre-pitch underliner, giving my shower a 1/4" drop per foot. Just be sure your inner circle of the underliner is perfectly centered around the drain or your funneled drain fitting will not fit down evenly into it. I don't know if it is the way a pro would put it in, I am only a novice but I am very satisfied! I painted the hardened floor and concrete board walls with several coats of RedGard waterproofing paint prior to tiling per the product instructions. Love it!
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I am not 100% but I would have to say no.I would follow the advice from the can as to what they suggest.Or ask a wood floor refinisher.
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Hello H.R. I have installed this flooring onto a plywood subfloor, with absolutely NO trouble. The backing is very sticky, I would think as long as there is no dampness, and no debris I think it might work. But, I give no guarantee:-P. Good luck with your project, with whatever you decide.LJ
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I used it under 5/8 engineered flooring on a plywood subfloor, and it worked fine. It was difficult to float the 5/8 flooring, so we nailed it. I was a complete novice, and my brother-in-law who helped me (meaning he did the work and I helped him) had installed a few floors previously, but that is not what he does for a living. First step is easy to work with.
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Goes right over level concrete. I used floor leveler and a steel straightedge to make sure it was flat for the flooring (the degree of flatness you need depends on your flooring's tolerances, the underlayment doesn't care). My flooring was okay with 1/8" per 6 feet "out of level". This underlayment works great over concrete.
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The tiles are beautiful but thin...I personally don't think that they would be durable enough for a floor application. hope this is helpful.
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This is a solid tool for flooring and waay cheaper than renting. Heavy! Will put a flooring nail (kinda chunky, min 1-1/2 long or 2" std), through the tougue and groove into subfloor at about 45'. I imagine this will work fine with any tongue and groove assembly 3/4 thick including tongue and groove bamboo. Not the tool for large 4'x8' bamboo sheets. The nails offered as "buy with" BOSTITCH FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail, 1000-Per Box would be fine, I tend to also use a generous dose of flooring adhesive to ensure creaks don't start in the future also. Make sure your sub floor is solid and soundly fixed to joists underneath. The flatter the better ! Supplied with air hose conn and mallet let me know if you would be interested to buy a slightly used unit! Still in exc condition.
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You should consult someone that installs floors. I don't know how this product would work as a subfloor.
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Have this on floating floor second level. It works well for me. pretty good considering I got thin hardwood. For the price it is A great deal. I used the styrofoam time for another project and this is way better.
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I bought it for the cushioning but mostly for being a moisture barrier for a single story slab home . If you plan on installing your new flooring on a second story or higher, or on a pier and beam foundation, a lot depends on your sub floor. Call the company. It isn't labeled as a sound proofing product and there might be a better product for your purpose.
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That really depends on the size of the imperfections. It will help level small and shallow imperfections. Large and deep imperfections should be repaired before covering. I will say that I don't think you can do much better than this particular product. This is the same product (different color and brand name) that Home Depot carries as one of their high-end underlayments. If I remember correctly, buying this on Amazon in the 630 ft rolls saved me over half of what it costs at Home Depot.
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Katie, this product is not designed to be used under ceramic tile or stone, it is to be used indoors only and only under floating wood or laminate floor. You can use thinset and adhere your ceramic tiles or stone directly to the concrete balcony.Good luck with the project.Charlie