I plan to use QW over a concrete subfloor w/imperfections. Don't want to level, will this product cover the imperfections.
1142106
Depends on the condition of your floor. I did not use a level compound, but had a newer home. The QW will cover slight dimples, minor recessed areas. Should be fine unless you have significant settling, cracks in some areas (in an older home for example). But you probably wouldn't be considering a composite or laminate floor if that was the case. The QW is quality underlament that will mask most minor imperfections in the subfloor.
1142107
It can take up very minor imperfections within the allowance specified by the flooring. I have used it to fill greater, and it worked, but would not try it if you had more than a small isolated area. I had about a 6x10 spot that was low and out of spec, and was able to double it up on that little spot and it worked. When the flooring was done you could see a very minor hump in the floor if you knew it was there, after a year now, it settled and is gone. My low spot was very close to the same depth as a double section to begin with or I wouldn't have tried it.
1142108
We used it on concrete floor and it will cover minor imperfections but we can still feel low spots when we walk on our laminate floor.
1142109
I covered a large amount of small holes left from nails in my concrete subfloor from a prior carpet install. They are now unnoticeable.
1440656
Best I can tell you. I installed it over vinyl covered concrete slab. No problems.
881719
Hmmmmm. I haven't used it yet as am planning to replace some flooring soon. sorry...... I would call Skil's customer service for a good answer to that question.
1450237
This material is pretty thick and should cover slight imperfections. If the mottled surface isn't too raised then it should be fine.
1810133
Hardwood flooring is not suitable for below grade (basement) application. So if the hardwood is being installed above grade, over an existing plywood subfloor, then nail or glue it down. No moisture barrier is required. This product provides both thermal insulating and moisture barrier protection for use over basement or concrete slab floors. It would be possible to install a floating hardwood floor where the joints are glues together over this underlayment - but only on a slab foundation at grade level. For an above grade floor installation, you would want the heat from the home to transfer through the floor level in the home and not insulate against it.
1588172
It requires a mortar base which must be cured before you adhere the mat in mortar itself. We did this over our plywood subfloor;very easy.
624722
If you are referring to floor joists, then yes. If dimensioned flooring over top of a floor, then no, unless you have a terrible floor out of level.
210283
It shouldn't, I have to do the same and have time floors so I make sure none of the "feet" are in a grout valley. I think as long as it's all level and you are able to stand strait up without touching anything you should get accurate readings.
1796711
Mine "looked level" on the back concrete patio, once water was added, you could tell it was a little unlevel, but it still worked perfectly fine. "Looks level" should be sufficient. No need for a professional level check. :)
1225944
This product needs to be embedded in a layer of cement, preferably self-leveling. I imagine it would be difficult to get an even layer that would be suitable to install laminate over.
514281
It will enhance the gloss look as well as provide a little of additional protection. When I did my floor I've used the Rust-Oleum Professional kits in gray. After doing two coats of the Pro kit the shine was there but some spots had a little duller look to it. After applying this gloss kit it really brought the look of the floor to a nice consistent shine all around. I'm sure you might have heard before but the key in a long lasting finish is the prep as well as using a decent quality product. Stay away from water based and use solids based stuff. My garage floor was a 30 year old bare concrete slab which came out great in the end. My prep involved a floor buffer with a diamond wheel, then pressure washed it few times as well as concrete etch. Here's a picture of the floor after two coats of Professional kit: http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p501/mbzowski/Garage%20Redo/IMG_5161.jpg Here's a picture of the floor after the Clear Shield: http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p501/mbzowski/Garage%20Redo/IMG_5169.jpg http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p501/mbzowski/Garage%20Redo/IMG_5166.jpg
849834
It all depends on the amount of imperfection. It did not fully level out my floor. I should have leveled the floor first.
739292
I would do a couple Google searches just to make sure, but I would imagine it should be just fine over concrete. I used it over self-leveling concrete which was over a plywood base and then put the flooring directly over it and it seems to be working great. It is a combination sound/vibration/moisture/ventilation pad.
833936
No the purpose of the underlayment is to float the floor so there is some give when there is traffic and sections don't separate. If there is a moisture problem with floor prior to installation of wood or laminate flooring that needs to be resolved first.
983931
I would say no because the threshold is driven over and as time goes on the threshold will sag into whatever gap is underneath. You need to somehow level the surface first. Plus I think the threshold would peel up prematurely without laying on a flat clean surface.
184746
It worked very well and there were no changes in appearance on the two floor i used it on. Be sure you completely clean the surface being sealed.
1929503
depends on what type of material your coating...the product is rubber based an is self leveling. not sure how it would be on tile