Construction Adhesive
#11
I'll putting down underlayment in a room. How much adhesive per 4 X 8 should I use? Sub floor is in great condition and level
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#12
0 I've always been told to staple the underlayment ever 6".
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#13
No adhesive recommended for underlayment. You will thank me later. Install as cndamm suggested would be best.
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#14
(11-05-2019, 11:33 AM)Halfathumb Wrote: I'll putting down underlayment in a room. How much adhesive per 4 X 8 should I use? Sub floor is in great condition and level

Subfloor adhesive is for subfloor sheathing not for underlayment . As posted the underlayment is either nailed down with hand nails made specifically for this or pneumatic staple guns using 1/4" x 1" staples on 6" centers both on seams and the field.
You want to be able to remove old flooring with underlayment in the distant future, hence no adhesive.
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#15
I use rosin paper or 15 pound felt between the 2 layers helps with squeaking
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#16
I use ring-shank nails. Lots of them, spaced every 6 to 8 inches. No glue. Never done staples but I know it's an acceptable method.

Just about every component of a home should be installed with the understanding it may eventually need to be removed without too much damage to the home.
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#17
On the other hand.... what are you installing over the underlayment?
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#18
(11-06-2019, 07:47 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: On the other hand.... what are you installing over the underlayment?

Peel & Stick vinyl squares
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#19
(11-06-2019, 07:35 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: I use shank nails. Lots of them, spaced every 6 to 8 inches. No glue. Never done staples but I know it's an acceptable method.

Just about every component of a home should be installed with the understanding it may eventually need to be removed without too much damage to the home.

Having taken up a layer of underlayment that I meticulously installed decades ago with ring shanked nails on a 6" grid...I might suggest not using construction adhesive...any more difficult to remove than that might involve incendiary assistance...
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#20
(11-06-2019, 10:19 AM)Halfathumb Wrote: Peel & Stick vinyl squares

Nail it down. Don't forget to use a latex primer on your underlayment. It's cheap and goes on easy and will greatly aid with adhesion.
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