So, we’re about halfway done with the flooring and it’s looking great! The guys from End of the Roll are working hard and have installed about half of the flooring in my condo. As I’ve mentioned before, I chose a bamboo wood in Solid Onyx from Tarkett. I love the colour. It’s so dark, rich and dramatic.
But before they began laying the floors, they needed to install the underlay. My condo board was very clear on the regulations. The underlay needed to have an IIC rating of 62 so I had to be sure to comply with the building code. In determining which underlay to use, I was introduced to Elastilon, a new product that makes the installation of hardwood floors faster, easier and cleaner.
Elastilon has been used in Europe for nearly a decade but is relatively new in North America. Instead of mucking about with nails or staples and glue, Elastilon boasts a simple non-toxic peel-and-stick technology, which bonds directly to the hardwood and creates a permanent seal that will prevent the wood from warping, gapping or buckling in future. Even more beneficial, the Elastilon expands and contracts with the wood in varying levels of humidity, preventing any distortion to the floors.
Its thickness adds comfort underfoot (I can feel the difference already!) and minimizes sound transfer – a big concern when you live in a condo like me. And because it’s so simple to use and doesn’t create a mess, floors can be installed in about half the time usually required.
These guys from End of the Roll are amazing – they’ve worked so quickly and efficiently and things are really starting to come together. Stay tuned for more!
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