Plywood Underlayment: Halex Plywood Underlayment:
Product Guide
Special Features |
Thickness |
Size |
Nail Pattern |
Technical Data |
Flooring Mfrs. Requirements |
For Ceramic Tile
Using Halex Plywood Underlayment with Major Vinyl Floor Brands
Halex plywood underlayment has been specifically designed for
use under all types of vinyl floors. Halex's warranty applies
to all installations on Armstrong, Mannington, Congoleum, and
Domco/Tarkett floors when both Halex installation instructions
and the vinyl manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
Each major manufacturer has its own individual recommendations
regarding the selection of underlayments. Halex plywood underlayment
meet the requirements of all these vinyl manufacturers. The following
information provides a summary of each of the major vinyl manufacturer's
requirements and indicates how Halex plywood underlayment meets.
Flooring Manufacturer
Requirements |
Halex Plywood Underlayment |
|
Armstrong |
Congoleum |
Domco/Tarkett |
Mannington |
Specifications |
Meets Requirments |
| Wood Type |
Poplar or Birch Plywood B-C 2, 3 |
APA underlayment |
Plywood |
APA Underlayment |
Baltic Birch 5 and 7 ply plywood |
yes |
| Thickness |
Minimum of 1/4 |
Minimum of 1/4 |
Minimum of 1/4 for residential; 3/8 for commercial |
Minimum of 1/4 |
Baltic Birch 5 and 7 ply plywood |
yes |
| Glue |
Exterior grade |
Exterior grade Classification |
Exposure Durability Classification |
|
Baltic Birch 5 and 7 ply plywood |
yes |
| Face |
Fully sanded |
"B" face that has been filled and sanded |
Plugged and fully sanded |
Smooth, fully sanded |
Solid wood plugged and fully sanded |
yes |
| Back |
Smooth enough so that texture not visible through vinyl |
"C" back that has been filled and sanded |
Sanded |
Maintain uniform density porosity, and thickness |
Solid core |
yes |
| Core |
Resist dents and punctures |
Plugged crossbands under core |
Plugged |
Resist static and impact indentation |
Ultrasonically tested for voids |
yes |
| Stains |
Free of staining inks, dyes, paints and other substances |
|
|
Free of staining contaminants |
Available with and without nail pattern |
yes |
| Warranty |
|
|
Recommends a warranty |
Have written warranty |
Halex Lifetime Warranty |
yes |
|
