n appreciation of its beauty and decorative quality, strip
flooring is being used more and more for interior wall
and ceiling applications.
Storage and handling practices are identical to those for
a flooring installation, and precautions concerning moisture
conditions must be observed. In particular, the building
should be closed in with all doors and windows in
place and all concrete, masonry and plaster thoroughly
dry. On exterior walls install a vapor retarder within the
wall system. Check with an HVAC engineer for proper
placement.
The flooring can be nailed direct to the studs for a horizontal
application.
For vertical or diagonal application to a stud wall, nail
11/2in thick furring strips (2 x 4s) to the studs at 12in spacing
and nail the flooring to these strips.
For masonry walls, fasten lengths of 2 x 4s on 12in centers
to the walls with concrete fasteners designed for the
expected load. Nail size and schedule are the same as for
flooring applications.
n appreciation of its beauty and decorative quality, strip
flooring is being used more and more for interior wall
and ceiling applications.
