Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Glue Down Cork over Radiant Heat

Not all manufacturers recommend installing glue down cork tile over a radiant heat floor. The primary reason for this has to do with using an appropriate adhesive. Some adhesives are not recommended or approved for application over radiant heat and may not withstand the rigours of constant direct heat or substantial changes in temperatures over brief time periods.
Solida does recommend radiant heat installations as the contact adhesive supplied with Solida Cork tile has been tested by the Woodwork Institute of California and its heat resistance test.
Two critical things to remember if installing Solida Cork over radiant heat is that the floor must be up to temperature, regardless of season for at least 72 hours before and after installation and the floor temperature should never exceed 85° F.
Cork is an excellent thermal insulator and this inherent characteristic will slow the floor warm up slightly but your floor will retain heat longer. For further details, contact your Solida dealer.

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