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March 3, 2014 at 9:52 am #97547
I found this and thought we had discussed it previously but could not find it in the flooring section so I thought I would share it.
March 3, 2014 at 12:11 pm #97593If you choosing a paper for a vapor retarder then felt paper is far preferable to red rosin. I was always taught that if you are laying wood floors on a first floor then you use felt paper, if you are laying on a second floor then you could use red rosin if you wanted.
Chad
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Member since 12/07/2013March 25, 2014 at 4:09 pm #106286jpro
ProBy Rosin Paper, I assume you mean this stuff?http://www.plasticover.com/protector/red-rosin-paper.html
I think the concern is with the dye bleeding, but I’ve used the above and never had that happen. Might depend on the source I guess.
March 25, 2014 at 4:32 pm #106289I’m not a fan of the rosin paper, it helps installation, but nothing else imo. The felt would be my go to 100% especially if you’re Coastal. We’re pretty dry here, a lot of guys go right on the subfloor – no felt or paper.
March 25, 2014 at 4:48 pm #106292I just did a nail on engineered in my home and I used felt for a moisture barrier. I don’t think Rosen paper is water proof. As a matter of fact I know it’s not.
March 26, 2014 at 5:29 pm #107066I have to agree with the others. Felt is the better for moisture control. Its what I try to use.
Ron
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March 26, 2014 at 5:44 pm #107069I also stick with the felt most of the time. I have also heard the second floor rosin, first floor felt rule. I think its better just to use felt 100% of the time nothing wrong with a little extra barrier.
March 26, 2014 at 7:05 pm #107091I would have to agree..I always go with felt. Any kind of moisture protection is good in my book
Jim H.
Milwaukee, WIMarch 28, 2014 at 11:27 am #108141iFixHomes
ProIve worked for guys in the past who have used both. In my experience the paper was slightly easier to work with but I won’t ever use it on my own projects.
Felt gets the nod if I have to choose between the two, but I usually use a product like thishttp://www.amazon.com/Roberts-70-190-Super-Premium-Underlayment/dp/B0049VIQCK
March 28, 2014 at 12:16 pm #108178Ive worked for guys in the past who have used both. In my experience the paper was slightly easier to work with but I won’t ever use it on my own projects.
Felt gets the nod if I have to choose between the two, but I usually use a product like thishttp://www.amazon.com/Roberts-70-190-Super-Premium-Underlayment/dp/B0049VIQCK
That stuff looks nice, I imagine it would really help with noise. I haven’t seen anything that robust used around here.
March 29, 2014 at 9:24 pm #108974iFixHomes
ProThat stuff looks nice, I imagine it would really help with noise. I haven’t seen anything that robust used around here.
Its not too much money for the added benefits it provides. I quote it right off the bat and not as an up charge, explain its value and usually don’t get much argument.
April 6, 2014 at 7:12 pm #114358keko
Profelt paper is not only a vapor barrier but it also stops floor squeeks
April 6, 2014 at 7:27 pm #114376overanalyze
ProThat is nice looking stuff @iFixHomes! I will have to remember that.
Andrew
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April 6, 2014 at 8:04 pm #114404I haven’t dealt with much flooring, but I really like this stuff:
http://www.fortifiber.com/aquabar_b.html
It’s a ” asphalt laminated duplex type kraft paper “, and I like it a lot.
Cheap too…I got 500’sq. for a little under $25 CDN.Lurking Hit and Run poster.
April 6, 2014 at 8:59 pm #114437I’ve only seen felt used around here.
April 6, 2014 at 9:25 pm #114445i have only used rosin paper i rely don’t under stand the need for the under lament.
June 19, 2014 at 10:16 pm #148412Skillman
ProIf you choosing a paper for a vapor retarder then felt paper is far preferable to red rosin. I was always taught that if you are laying wood floors on a first floor then you use felt paper, if you are laying on a second floor then you could use red rosin if you wanted.
I agree with you .
Always willing to learn .
June 20, 2014 at 2:58 pm #148786If you choosing a paper for a vapor retarder then felt paper is far preferable to red rosin. I was always taught that if you are laying wood floors on a first floor then you use felt paper, if you are laying on a second floor then you could use red rosin if you wanted
I agree with that,
damp basement, poly for 1st floor..June 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm #148826Has anybody used the white roll of some sort of material that is almost slippery? Our flooring distributor said it’s better than felt because it won’t leave marks on the walls, it’s lighter, and it’s still a vapor barrier unlike the rosin paper.
I’m not really sure what it is though… lol.
Prior to using this new stuff, we always use felt under hardwood and engineered and sometimes if the client will pay for it/wants it we use the cushioned stuff like ifixhomes mentioned.
November 19, 2014 at 9:02 am #219007soup51
ProAlways use felt, keeps the floor quieter
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