5mm Rubber EQ512

EVERQUIET® 5mm Rubber EQ512

1. Flooring
2. EQ512 Rubber Underlay
3. Subfloor (concrete or timber)
   

EQ512 Rubber is installed on the subfloor, concrete or timber (masonite, plywood etc). The chosen hard flooring is then installed on EVERQUIET® EQ512.

Step 1: Prepare Subfloor

Whether it be concrete or timber substrate, you need to prepare the subfloor. A suitable subfloor is one that meets 3 criteria:

1. Flat - refer to the flooring product’s installation guidelines, but typically not more than 4mm variation over 2m.
2. Stable - subfloor is fixed and not subject to any movement.
3. Dry - no moisture or risk of moisture.

Additionally, the subfloor must be smooth, absorbent and clean. In the case of glued underlay, there should not be any wax, grease, polish, or contaminants.

Step 2: Prepare Adhesive

For glue down installations, lay your underlay down first to confirm it has been cut to correct size. Fold back the underlay to expose the subfloor and apply the adhesive.

Use the correct trowel to ensure accurate volume and coverage. Take care not to spread more adhesive than can be laid into before the adhesive starts to skin over (climate conditions will vary this time frame).

Step 3:  Install Underlay

Lay the underlay back onto the adhesive and roll with a weighted roller, of minimum weight 45kg immediately, before the adhesive cures. Do not drop the underlay into the adhesive as air may be trapped under it. Ensure all seams are butt seamed neatly and accurately to ensure there are no gaps. Trims ends of the rolls.

Roll the entire floor in both directions. Check for excess glue that comes out and wipe up immediately.

Step 4: Apply Adhesive

Install flooring in accordance with both the floor covering and adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.

In many cases, you will either trowel down glue e.g. parquetry or utilize strip glue (with a glue gun) e.g. click-lock or tongue and groove flooring.

(Note: Glue-only is likely insufficient for raw hardwood or longer pre-finished boards.)

Step 5: Install Flooring

Install flooring in accordance with both the floor covering and adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.

In many cases, you will either trowel down glue e.g. parquetry or utilize strip glue (with a glue gun) e.g. click-lock or tongue and groove flooring.

(Note: Glue-only is likely insufficient for raw hardwood or longer pre-finished boards.)