I'm installing this subfloor right now and you ABSOLUTELY need a mallet and a tap block of some sort, they do not come together by just pushing them. You also need to tape the seems or by the time you get to the other end of the room, all the tapping will break it apart at the start of the room. It does produce a very warm feeling floor though and it is very strong, you can easily walk on it without denting it.
I like that this type of flooring. It seems dricore keeps innovating. I wonder what improvements they will have next. If like to this type of panel with groves in for a radiant in floor heating. One panel and then engineering hardwood over top. What do you recommend in order to do this in a basement?
The installation steps advise you to do the following: 1) Place 3 1/2" strips underneath framing to keep it off the concrete 2) Leave a 1" gap (to alllow for drywall + expansion) and start your flooring. Assuming 5/8" drywall, this means there will be an intentional vapor barrier gap below the drywall. Can anyone advise why this gap would be justified?
Thanks for the info. question i have a finish basement tile floor.but the basement is very cold.is this product will work and how will go about it? thanks.
I think I can offer some insight into your question! YOu'll have to remove the tile flooring (or maybe not depending how well the tile is laid) but it's likely best to get the flooring off back to concrete....then lay down this flooring BUT if your thinking your going to tile on this then NO....Don't use this! You'll have to use a product that has the plywood on it rather than use this. Dri-Core makes the other panel that has the Strandboard Plywood on it! If your thinking you are going to lay Engineered Wood Floors, Laminate, Vinyl Floating floors then USE THIS Product!
A flooring company did my whole basement with vinyl plank and some sort of leveling compound. My problem is efflorescence has now cracked through the leveling compound and warped the vinyl plank. Should they have done a sub floor or moisture barrier underneath before using leveling compound?
@@nivramnamron Do you mean leave a gap internally? Like leave a gap between the framing/drywall and the finished floor? OR do you mean leave a gap between the subfloor and the exterior walls?
Hi! In tests I did before making this video, I didn't hear any sound given off my movement of the panels. The interlocked edges fit quite well, so there's no chance for movement and noise that I detected. You could buy a few and try them out, but I think you'll be surprised at how dense these panels are. Thanks for watching! Steve
It doesn't seem like this would offer much cushioning if it is so dense and rigid. We are looking for more permanent flooring in our basement as we currently have 5/8" foam squares, but after 8 years they have started sticking up in areas from being stretched out. Seems like there isn't a lot out there that offers as much cushion and comfort.
I'm getting a '404 not found' message when I look for 'Bailey Line Road'. I'm suspicious of this video being an astro-turfed ad from the company. The guy has all the #'s at his fingertips and, frankly, is smoother than I expect from a 'real' DIY type. Just doesn't feel right.
I'm installing this subfloor right now and you ABSOLUTELY need a mallet and a tap block of some sort, they do not come together by just pushing them. You also need to tape the seems or by the time you get to the other end of the room, all the tapping will break it apart at the start of the room. It does produce a very warm feeling floor though and it is very strong, you can easily walk on it without denting it.
Thanks for the tip Damian!
These foam panels are far the best I’ve seen.
How do you think this underlayment would hold up in a homegym environment?
can you build perimeter walls on it?
I don’t think that’s good idea will not stay level over time .
I like that this type of flooring. It seems dricore keeps innovating. I wonder what improvements they will have next. If like to this type of panel with groves in for a radiant in floor heating. One panel and then engineering hardwood over top. What do you recommend in order to do this in a basement?
The installation steps advise you to do the following:
1) Place 3 1/2" strips underneath framing to keep it off the concrete
2) Leave a 1" gap (to alllow for drywall + expansion) and start your flooring.
Assuming 5/8" drywall, this means there will be an intentional vapor barrier gap below the drywall.
Can anyone advise why this gap would be justified?
Amazing video what if I want to insulate my basement floor and epoxy the floor what would be the best way?
Should I level the concrete basement floor FIRST?
Thanks for the info. question i have a finish basement tile floor.but the basement is very cold.is this product will work and how will go about it? thanks.
I think I can offer some insight into your question! YOu'll have to remove the tile flooring (or maybe not depending how well the tile is laid) but it's likely best to get the flooring off back to concrete....then lay down this flooring BUT if your thinking your going to tile on this then NO....Don't use this! You'll have to use a product that has the plywood on it rather than use this. Dri-Core makes the other panel that has the Strandboard Plywood on it! If your thinking you are going to lay Engineered Wood Floors, Laminate, Vinyl Floating floors then USE THIS Product!
Please tell meclearly what this product is called and where it can be purchased.🤨
Would work in a garage that is turned into living space with vinyl plank flooring over it?
stuff is expensive for a big basement. Where is best place to order online for best price?
Can I install Insul-Armor over pressure treated sleepers? Floor is too out of level to use it directly on the concrete.
A flooring company did my whole basement with vinyl plank and some sort of leveling compound. My problem is efflorescence has now cracked through the leveling compound and warped the vinyl plank. Should they have done a sub floor or moisture barrier underneath before using leveling compound?
Yes.
I would call them to repair it or call my lawyer they knew better to lay a floor without a vapor.
Could this be used with electric radiant heating?
Yeah the pickup truck was no big deal. But what about one of Al Bundy's customers in high heels.
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Is this flammable?
do you put the walls up first and then put this on the floor after?
Good question. I want to build non-load bearing walls on top of this just like they recommend for the other 2 versions of DriCore products.
Absolutely! You must leave a gap between the subfloor and the wall all around the perimeter
@@nivramnamron Do you mean leave a gap internally? Like leave a gap between the framing/drywall and the finished floor? OR do you mean leave a gap between the subfloor and the exterior walls?
Has anyone used this stuff? Does it make noise after a while when you walk in it? I would imagine the foam edges must run in each other eventually?
Hi!
In tests I did before making this video, I didn't hear any sound given off my movement of the panels. The interlocked edges fit quite well, so there's no chance for movement and noise that I detected. You could buy a few and try them out, but I think you'll be surprised at how dense these panels are.
Thanks for watching!
Steve
Can u put peal and stick tile on it
I have someone hiring anyone to do our basement sub floor
It doesn't seem like this would offer much cushioning if it is so dense and rigid. We are looking for more permanent flooring in our basement as we currently have 5/8" foam squares, but after 8 years they have started sticking up in areas from being stretched out. Seems like there isn't a lot out there that offers as much cushion and comfort.
There will be better products coming out soon panels with air holes to keep everything dry.
I'm getting a '404 not found' message when I look for 'Bailey Line Road'. I'm suspicious of this video being an astro-turfed ad from the company. The guy has all the #'s at his fingertips and, frankly, is smoother than I expect from a 'real' DIY type. Just doesn't feel right.