Thin underlayment for Coretec Plus?
Nicholas Timm
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Any underlayment needed under coretec plus xl?
Comments (1)It sounds like the moisture in the slab is good, and an added barrier isn't necessary as the CoreTec material already has the attached cork underlayment. It may bring you peace of mind as an added precaution, but the CoreTec material is made to withstand moisture. That's what makes it such a great material. You may, however, want to think about sealing the slab before installing the CoreTec. We often recommend this step prior to installing this material. Sealing the slab would eliminate the need of any additional underlayment, and is a better long-term option as well. For more questions you can email us at customerservice@thecouturefloorcompany.com or give us a call at 1-855-914-TCFC Also, check out our website and Blog Posts on subfloors and floating floor systems. http://www.thecouturefloorcompany.com/what-is-a--floating-floor--.html http://www.thecouturefloorcompany.com/basement-flooring.html http://www.thecouturefloorcompany.com/what-is-a--floating-floor--.html www.thecouturefloorcompany.com...See MoreCoretec One vs Pro: Favorite color is only in Coretec One
Comments (3)You can add a cork underlayment to the Coretec One series. If it's just you and your dog you should be fine. If you had 2 or more additional people in the house I would push you towards one of the better lines....See MoreSecond Underlayment for Coretec Pro LVP?
Comments (6)NOTHING. Sigh. You have purchased a CoreTec product with a backing. That means you are done. You can purchase a CoreTec product WITHOUT the backing. That leaves you free to use 3mm cork underlayment. You are not allowed to work with underpad with 97% of all vinyl products. If you want insulation you need to work with a floor that allows it = LAMINATE. A HIGH END laminate ($5/sf) can handle 12mm cork underlay (1/2"). That is serious insulation! All for $1.49/sf. If you insist on the CoreTec Plus AND insulation then you MUST work with a rigid subfloor system like DriCore. It offers a floor raise of 3/4" (19mm) Then the thickness of the CoreTec 8.5mm. This will cause a 1" floor raise. Do you have the ceiling clearance for this? How about the stairs? Personally I would go with 6mm cork underlay (1/4") and a 12mm (1/2") European laminate (Lico, Kahrs, etc) and be done. If your basement has moisture issues (either from above or below...it doesn't matter) you will loose whatever floor you put down. That includes the CoreTec. Yah. No one tells a purchaser that is the cost of a 'little flood' in the basement....See MoreLVP - Coretec, Cali, Flooret
Comments (1)What did you end up choosing ? I am considering lato from flooret or calypso from coretec...See MoreSJ McCarthy
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