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Home Gym: Rubberized Floor Installation How to level flooring and install without air pockets From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-211

Host Michael Ray Wisely demonstrates how to install new rubberized flooring in the garage.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

Materials:

latex fortified floor leveler
putty knife
Mastick adhesive
1/16-inch notch trough
roll of flooring
roller
tape measure
pencil for measurements and guides
plenty of rags
latex gloves
aluminum trim
drill
hammer
nails
mineral spirits
respirator mask

Rubberized Flooring

1. To assure a flat and level surface for the flooring, clean out debris between the expansion joints on the existing garage floor (figure A).

2. Use a latex fortified floor leveler to fill the cracks in the concrete to create a smooth surface (figure B).

3. To secure the flooring to the concrete, use Mastick adhesive.The manufacturer recommends using a 1/16-inch notch trough to apply the adhesive (figure C). The size and spacing of the notching control the amount of adhesive that will remain on the surface.

4. Pre-cut the roll of flooring into strips and lay on top of the glue-covered concrete. For a good bond, you want to force out any air pockets. To do that, use a roller to smooth the floor flat (figure D). It is helpful to pre-draw a line on the floor to use as a guide for applying the adhesive.

5. It is important when using an adhesive such as Mastick to have plenty of rags nearby for clean-up, and latex gloves to avoid the adhesive getting on the flooring when trading off between applying the adhesive and unrolling the flooring.

6. Around the doors, leave a gap under the trim so the flooring can lie underneath it (figure E).

7. Carefully match the edges when laying the adjacent panels (figure F).

8. Apply the flooring on the stairs and use aluminum trim to secure the edges (figure G).

9. Once the flooring is installed, you should remove any excess Mastick from the surface of the rubber flooring. Use mineral spirits and a rag to remove any dried Mastick (figure H).

10. Allow flooring to dry for 24 hours before building anything on top.

Figure G

Figure H

Do It Yourself Flooring For more information on flooring techniques, visit DIY's Flooring Center.

RESOURCES :

Garage Storage System
Brand Name: EasyClosets.com
Color: Gray
Website: www.easyclosets.com

Rubberized Flooring
Brand Name: Amorim Rubber
Color: Black with Eggshell Flecks
Website: www.amorimsolutions.com

TV
Brand Name: Mitsubishi
Style: LT-2240—22" LCD Flat Panel TV
Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com

Climate Control System
Brand Name: Mitsubishi Electric
Style: Mr. Slim
Website: www.mrslim.com

Rehabilitation Cycle
Brand Name: No Boundaries
Style: APT Deluxe Model #5900
Website: www.noboundaries.tv

Treadmill and Exercise Equipment
Website: www.playitagainsports.com

GUESTS :

Kevin Beck
Contractor
Beck Custom Builders
Website: www.beckcustombuilders.com