Cork Subfloor Over Concrete

How to lay a cork floor over concrete preparation.

Cork subfloor over concrete.

Apply 15lb roofing felt or similar between the cork and the subfloor. Install cork flooring over concrete as long as the floor is level and clean. Watch a slideshow on how to prep a plywood subfloor radiant heated floors. Install globus cork tiles only with maximum surface temperature of 80 f 27 c.

Cork is easy on the feet which makes it ideal for kitchen areas. Start laying your tiles along the wall farthest from the doorway. Do not install over existing vinyl floors and or old residual adhesive. But given the difficulty of this type of installation a floating floor is preferable for most situations.

This video is about how to install glue down cork flooring over concrete subfloor in the bathroom and kitchen. Apply plastic poly sheeting between the cork and cement. Floating tiles require no adhesive and. Applications over wood substrates.

Previous mryoucandoityourself video abou. Starting against one wall layout the cork and cut it to the desired length. The cork is then glued to the subfloor. Remove the cork tiles from their boxes and let them acclimate to the room where they will be placed for at.

A better way to glue down cork in a basement is to start with a moisture barrier over the slab followed by a plywood subfloor.