Sizes
How thick are Permat and Backerlite?
1/8in
What side of Backerlite is installed face down?
The fleece, textured side. (The plastic side is face up)
What side of Permat is installed face down?
The white felt side
What should you sell when you're installing LVT?
Quietwalk
What side of Quietwalk is installed face down?
Felt side
Roughly how big are the Permat sheets?
2ft x 3ft
Do you have to tape the seam on Backerlite?
No. (Unless it's being used as a waterproofing barrier, than you'll need to tape the seams with a subliner tape)
What size trowel do you need to install Permat?
1/4 Square notch
What should you sell when you're installing 12x24in porcelain?
Backer lite
Do you have to glue down?
No, it's meant to float!
How many square feet is the smallest roll of Backerlite?
54 sqft
What size trowel do you need for installing Backerlite?
1/4 Square notch
A 3in offset so no corners meet
What should you sell if you're installing 1in hex porcelain?
Permat
What pattern should you install Quietwalk if installing LVP?
Perpendicular (90 degree angle) to the direction of the long side of plank
How many square feet is the bigger roll of Backerlite?
323 sqft
Where can you not put Backerlite?
Unstable or damaged concrete. (But you can after it's repaired!)
Do you need to tape the seams on Permat?
Nope! That's what the overlap design is for!
What should you sell if you're installing 12x24in marble tile?
Permat
Do you have to tape the seams?
Yes! Use duct tape to tape the seams
How any square feet is the Quietwalk?
100sqft
How do you prep subfloor for Backerlite install?
1. Check stability of floor
2. Clean any debris or dust
3. Lightly mist the subfloor
(Do you know why?)
How much space do you need to leave around walls and any vertical surface?
1/4in gap
What should you use if you're installing engineered wood?
Quietwalk
How much space do you need to leave around walls and any vertical surfaces?
1/2in