Carpet Over Gypcrete

Even though it has many advantages gypcrete also has some.

Carpet over gypcrete.

Tackless over gypcrete discussion in carpet sales and installations started by direct carpets jan 15 2015. Repairing damaged gypcrete floor underlayments is a multistep process of removing the old gypcrete priming sealing and applying a floor patch product. Maxxon corporation 920 hamel road p o. It is under the advisement of shaw product support that carpet may be installed over lightweight gypcrete having densities greater than 100 pounds per cubic foot.

1 800 356 7887 or 763 478 9600 fax. We are starting a hotel in a couple of week and. It is not ideal as it will create height problems but at least it will stick. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next direct carpets pro member need some advice.

Sweep a float trowel over the gypcrete until the floor has an even surface. Box 253 hamel mn 55340 phone. I have yet to lay tile directly over gypcrete but i come across a ho who had laid tile over gyp shortly after it was poured. Over hollow core concrete planks gypsum underlayments can achieve up to four hour fire ratings at half the thickness of portland based concrete.

763 478 2431 product description. Gypsum levelers when used in combination with sound mats provide a sound transmissions class stc and impact insulation class iic that will exceed the requirements of section 1207 of the international building code ibc. The house is an engineered log home. Installations over gypcrete the purpose of the information is to outline ideal flooring options and applications over gypcrete best price guarantee to guarantee that all customers get the best price our sales team will work with each.

Gyp crete floor underlayment is one of the most efficient fire and sound control products available for multifamily construction. 5 02 10 09 09 32 pm. Pour 1 2 inch of gypcrete onto concrete or 3 4 inch of gypcrete over tongue and groove wooden subfloor with 16 inch to 24 inch truss or beam spacings. Tile and dimensional stone can be installed over gyp crete 2000 in areas designated as interior dry and above grade floors for residential and light commercial traffic.

Because gypcrete is usually about 3 4 to 1 inch thick over plywood you could try screwing 3 8 or 1 2 inch plywood through the gypcrete into the plywood and then gluing over it.