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What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler?
What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler? Use a broom, leaf blower or shop vac will usually to get the surface clean of debris. After that, Windex actually does a pretty good job of cleaning the surface and getting rid of any grease or grime on there. Let us know ... What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler?
Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard?
Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard? Most flooring companies don’t seem to recommend hickory on radiant flooring. Are there particular flooring companies that will still honor their warranty for hickory flooring applied to warmboard flooring? Good morning. Sorry for the delay. We were off a few days for the holidays. Hickory is ... Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard?
How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door.
How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door. We live in Oregon and are in a time crunch. We can definitely move fast. If you are in a rush, we will do everything possible to get the items delivered to you in a ... How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door.
For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install?
Hi, For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install? My husband thinks the door frame must be attached to the floor (in addition to wall studs and header), but we’d want to install the frame before drywall, and we were originally thinking we’d install the warmboard ... For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install?
We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water?
We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water? Good morning. Yes. You can definitely use Warmboard for that size area. To ... We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water?
There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement.
We have installed Warmboard R over a concrete floor and the tubing is installed. There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement. We will be carpeting over top this You can, but using a Homosote ComfortBase is probably the better option. Just ... There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement.
Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard.
Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard. Any brand you want to use should work fine. We’ve been a seeing a sizable increase in the use luxury vinyl, from a variety of manufacturers, and our clients have been very satisfied with the results. As long as you follow our installation instructions, you ... Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard.
I’ve done quite a bit of research on warm bored and I really like how it works I would like to get a rough price roughly 900 ft².
I’ve done quite a bit of research on warm bored and I really like how it works I would like to get a rough price roughly 900 ft². I am looking for material only I will be doing the labor and also can you use multiple type woodburning outdoor furnaces for this product There’s some ... I’ve done quite a bit of research on warm bored and I really like how it works I would like to get a rough price roughly 900 ft².
What are the main issues with going on top of current floor with warmboard, other than raising floor approximately 2″.
I am looking to renovate a 1950 slab on grade w old, but still working radiant system. What are the main issues with going on top of current floor with warmboard, other than raising floor approximately 2″. It’s actually a pretty straightforward process. You’ll want to put a vapor barrier down and make sure the ... What are the main issues with going on top of current floor with warmboard, other than raising floor approximately 2″.
I just purchased a major fixer-upper in Northern California. Currently it’s 935 sq ft, I will be increasing it to 1400.
I just purchased a major fixer-upper in Northern California. Currently it’s 935 sq ft, I will be increasing it to 1400. I want in my house is radiant heating and warmboard seems to be the easiest installation for a DIY’er. I have a couple questions? The house has “small” crawlspace foundation, therefore what type of ... I just purchased a major fixer-upper in Northern California. Currently it’s 935 sq ft, I will be increasing it to 1400.
We’re interested in Warmboard-R. We understand that panels should not be placed under built-in cabinets, but should we plan on installing panels under beds, furniture (such as nightstands and dressers), showers, tubs and area rugs.
We’re interested in Warmboard-R. We understand that panels should not be placed under built-in cabinets, but should we plan on installing panels under beds, furniture (such as nightstands and dressers), showers, tubs and area rugs. Sorry if this has been asked before, but seems like we’ve received different answers on some of these items. Thanks ... We’re interested in Warmboard-R. We understand that panels should not be placed under built-in cabinets, but should we plan on installing panels under beds, furniture (such as nightstands and dressers), showers, tubs and area rugs.
Using a geothermal unit ; is it possible to cool the house in the summertime?
Using a geothermal unit; is it possible to cool the house in the summertime? Yes, it is possible to cool your house using a geothermal unit during summer. However, you typically would want a separate system. Typically, we see geothermal systems being used to heat the water, which is then run through Warmboard radiant panels ... Using a geothermal unit ; is it possible to cool the house in the summertime?
Can warm board be installed UNDER concrete flooring?
We are looking at Warmboard for a new build. I want to use concrete for the finished flooring for the ease of maintenance and durability. Can warm board be installed UNDER concrete flooring? Yes. You absolutely can. And we can definitely help you make this happen. Another trend we’re seeing a lot is tile which looks ... Can warm board be installed UNDER concrete flooring?
Can I run 180 degrees out of my boiler through warmboard
Can I run 180 degrees out of my boiler through warmboard 180º water temps are the very high end of what you can run on any radiant system. With Warmboard, there is no need to run that high. We generally run in the 80-110, to 120 range. If you have questions, give us a call. Ask for ... Can I run 180 degrees out of my boiler through warmboard