[SML] Laying a Masonite floor without using fasteners

[Patrick McCreary]

P.S. -

"Duron" is no longer available (but then, neither is "Masonite" - both 
were proprietary names owned by Masonite, who no longer manufactures 
them. I generally ask my supplier for "double-tempered hardboard" - I 
get good quality stuff.

Patrick

On 1/14/2015 7:37 PM, Patrick McCreary via Stagecraft wrote:
> 8" centers is insane - see my page below:
>
> http://www.arts.iup.edu/facthe/gpatrick/instructions/duron%20instructions.htm 
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>
> Just use good  tape rather than nails.
>
> Patrick
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> On 1/14/2015 6:46 PM, Steven Hood via Stagecraft wrote:
>> 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
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>> 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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