Pe Foam Backer Rod Pergo

Crl closed cell backer rod is a round flexible closed cell polyethylene foam with an exterior skin used as a backing and thickness control device for elastomeric and other cold applied sealants.

Pe foam backer rod pergo. Apply silicone sealant at all connections to doorframes or any other fixed objects. 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. 1 2 tubes of silicone per room compared to 6 8 tubes without the backer rod. 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.

If your home has a fireplace like ours did you can backfill planks as needed using a tapping block and mallet. Recommended for use in expansion joints in driveways and sidewalks. Provide support for sealants in wide gaps insert backer rod into gaps and fill in with sealant. Use in pavement cracks wall joints and foundations.

For uneven walls you ll want to scribe the wall onto the end plank. I recently installed pergo outlast laminate in my whole home. All expansion spaces must be filled with 3 8 compressible pe foam backer rod and covered with 100 silicone sealant. Pockets of air make foam lighter in weight than rubber.

Backer rod s four main benefits. The backer rod also provides a sound surface for caulking projects. Apply 100 silicone sealant to all moldings at the point of contact with the flooring surface. Backer rod is used to partially fill deep expansion joints and cracks before the application of your sealant.

Poly foam caulk saver acts as a filler in large gaps before applying caulk. Used this as fill in around the entire perimeter. Backer rod is ideal for filling gaps. Placed over 100 year old hardwood floors that were damaged beyond repair.

On a straight wall you ll just remove the tongue. First fill all expansion spaces with 3 8 compressible pe foam backer rod and cover with silicone sealant. Increase elasticity in the joint sealant. Use 3 8 inch compressible pe foam backer rod to avoid buying stock in silicone.

Saved me a fortune in silicone caulk as only a small amount was needed to seal. It helps prevent 3 sided adhesion.