[SML] Laying a Masonite floor without using fasteners

[Steven Hood]

Sounds like it's pulling in moisture from the atmosphere. I'd pull it up, 
put a moisture barrier down, paint both sides of the maso (make aure the 
edges get it, too), let it dry overnight, then lay it down and nail it in 
place with a concrete nailer. Lots of nails (think 8" centers in a grid)...
Others may have even more to suggest...

Steven R Hood
310.756.3555



On January 14, 2015 3:37:47 PM Matt via Stagecraft 
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> I'm hoping someone will share their tips on laying a masonite floor without 
> using screws or staples.
>
> The floor ithat we are covering up Is linoleum-your typical floor found it 
> in any classroom.
>
> We started to lay it with gaffers tape leaving a pennies width of spacing 
> between each sheet. There are several spots that are starting to bubble up. 
> I should also point out that the Masonite is raw and has not been painted 
> yet.  I'm not sure once a gets painted if that will actually help or make 
> it worse.  Let's hope for the better.
>
> I would appreciate anybody's brilliant ideas on how to get rid of the bubbling.
>
> Thank you,
> Matt Evans-Technical Director
> The University of Dayton
> 513-464-3854
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