Mapelay isolator membrane

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by flooringman, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. flooringman

    flooringman Well-Known Member

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    I am fitting some of this tomorrow (on Matts recommendation) but have never used it before.

    I'll be working in a fairly long narrow space and was wondering how easy it is to handle. Does it crease easily and would I need help in manoeuvering a piece 7m x 2m?
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Its lighter than a vinyl and stronger also. Its more like working with templating paper that wont rip so a 7m length wont be a issue.

    I would advice wearing gloves + decorators overalls (the cheap £3 ones from b&Q) as it is fibreglass so when you cut it and move it around it can get a bit itchy. Nothing like loft insulation but still not pleasant to do a days work in clothes that you installed teh stuff in the morning, its fine while working on top of it tho.
     
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    flooringman Well-Known Member

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    I didn't put this down until today and it was much easier than I thought although still awkward in a narrow area. It didn't crease as I feared but going through two doorways it bubbles very slightly.

    I have trimmed it around the perimeter but it is still raised a touch. Is it ok to use a small amount of spray glue to hold it down where it is raised?
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    you shouldnt have any bubbles any where john unless its touching the perimeter some where? you need to cut it a few mm short like you would with plywood.

    And no cant glue as it will stick the backing down squashing the bobbles and cause dips.
     

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