Assures High Quality Finished Floors
Experienced flooring contractors know that using the right materials during installation will have a major impact on flooring durability and longevity, as well as on customer satisfaction. The proper installation of flooring systems and their protection during construction can prevent costly callbacks due to scratching, warping and moisture damage.
We offer a complete line of products designed for the installation and protection of flooring systems.
| Aquabar® "B" | FortiFlash® for Floors | HWD-15® | Scribe Rite® Black | Scribe Rite® White | |
| Application | Under wood flooring, acts as a semi-permeable vapor retarder Under ceramic tile, acts as a moisture and vapor retarder |
Installed over concrete slabs Protects wood panel sub floors |
Wood flooring underlayment | Resilient flooring pattern scribing paper | Resilient flooring pattern scribing paper |
| Key Features |
Two layers of kraft paper Asphalt laminated 30/30/30 paper High level of water resistance Perm rating <1 Highly pliable material Light weight roll |
Class I Vapor Retarder Perm rating < 0.05 perms Water resistant No mold growth Self adhering 10 year warranty |
Lessens moisture migration Smoother surface than felt Thinner than felt Covers residual dirt on sub floors Asphalt does not rub off Acts as a cushioning layer |
Allows pattern to be scribed onto paper with a scribing tool Handles and cuts easily Cartoned |
Allows pattern to be scribed onto paper with pen or pencil White product Cuts easily Cartoned |
| Benefits |
Wood - slows vapor transfer to protect flooring Wood - layout lines are easier to see than with asphalt saturated products Tile & wood - cleaner, lighter and easier handling than felt Tile & wood - meets vapor retarder requirements of the 2006 IRC Tile -reduces moisture migration into the wall cavity Tile - allows mortar bed to dry up, not down into the substrate |
Controls concrete moisture emissions Reduces or eliminates the need for concrete subfloor preparation Easy roll out application Fast, no drying time required Protects floating or mechanically attached wood sub floors The elastomeric membrance provides some self-sealing properties around subfloor fasteners |
Reduces the potential for cracking, cupping and warping Smoother - easier positioning of plank & strip flooring Reduces edge lap ridges in installation Cleaner installation Reduces jobsite cleanup Cushioning agent - reduces minor noises and squeaks |
More accurate scribe line for cutting pattern Little or no asphalt rub off Clean smooth cut edge Protects product during shipping, storage and future use |
Easier to see scribe line for cutting pattern Cleaner handling Clean smooth edge Protects product during shipping, storage and future use |