Pe Foam Backer Rod Pergo

1 2 tubes of silicone per room compared to 6 8 tubes without the backer rod.

Pe foam backer rod pergo.

The backer rod also provides a sound surface for caulking projects. Armacell s fillpro backer rod material is made from polyethylene or polyurethane foam making it compatible with the common industry joint sealants or caulking. The backer rod becomes an integral part of the joint into which it is installed and therefore is available in a range of diameters to accommodate. All expansion spaces must be filled with 3 8 compressible pe foam backer rod and covered with 100 silicone sealant.

Used this as fill in around the entire perimeter. Backer rod s four main benefits. First fill all expansion spaces with 3 8 compressible pe foam backer rod and cover with silicone sealant. Pockets of air make foam lighter in weight than rubber.

The backer rod is recommended for use in filling large gaps and openings to prevent drafts. For uneven walls you ll want to scribe the wall onto the end plank. On a straight wall you ll just remove the tongue. Recommended for use in expansion joints in driveways and sidewalks.

Increase elasticity in the joint sealant. Prior to installing the moldings apply silicone sealant to the portion of the molding or transition that will contact directly with the laminate flooring surface. Saved me a fortune in silicone caulk as only a small amount was needed to seal. Use it for packing insulating sealing and shock absorbing.

Provide support for sealants in wide gaps insert backer rod into gaps and fill in with sealant. Apply silicone sealant at all connections to doorframes or any other fixed objects. Backer rod is ideal for filling gaps. Use in pavement cracks wall joints and foundations.

I recently installed pergo outlast laminate in my whole home. It helps prevent 3 sided adhesion. Apply 100 silicone sealant to all moldings at the point of contact with the flooring surface. If your home has a fireplace like ours did you can backfill planks as needed using a tapping block and mallet.

Poly foam caulk saver acts as a filler in large gaps before applying caulk. Placed over 100 year old hardwood floors that were damaged beyond repair.