Needlepunch installation

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Samson, Aug 1, 2015.

  1. Samson

    Samson Well-Known Member

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    Hi fellows,

    Decades ago, many floorlayers used to screed without priming, but now this is considered terribly bad practice with potential dire consequences. I have been pondering over the following question for some time:

    You lift a needlepunch fully adhered carpet which has been down for some years, and because the old F3 has dried out and is now almost like powder, the carpet lifts easily and cleanly with some dried residue of adhesive still on the solid concrete floor. You then sweep it clean and hoover it.

    Would you then direct stick the new carpet with or without priming the floor as a general rule?
     
  2. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    I would screen off then fit
     
  3. dannyboy

    dannyboy Well-Known Member

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    The adhesive that's dried out and turned to powder is mor likely to be f52 not f3
     
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  4. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Spin off and refit new if the floor is good to go.
     

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