[SML] Laying a Masonite floor without using fasteners

[Steven Hood]

8" centers is insane. But it's pretty effective for a permanent floor. 
<evil grin>
Steven R Hood
310.756.3555



On January 14, 2015 4:37:30 PM Patrick McCreary <vze2gmht at verizon.net> wrote:

> 8" centers is insane - see my page below:
>
> http://www.arts.iup.edu/facthe/gpatrick/instructions/duron%20instructions.htm
>
> Just use good  tape rather than nails.
>
> Patrick
>
>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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