Do you use foam edging strips for SLC?

[McLovin]

I have never used foam edging strips with self levelling compounds. Installing UFH tomorrow.

Its been a while since i SLC so thought id watch a few videos as a refresher. Everyone seems to being using foam strips. Is this the done thing?

Thanks

 

[widler]

What are these form strips?

 

[Aston]

you should use them.
some people using expanding foam on domestic jobs but a perimeter foam strip is the way to do it.

 

[McLovin]

Where do you get your perimeter foam strips from out of interest. Im going to need to pick some up in the morning? I was considering using off cuts of warmup board but its 10mm and could be costly if there are not enough off cuts.

 

[J Sid]

expanding foam or cut down XP-PRO insulation boards for me

 

[Aston]

check out www.siginsulation.co.uk and see if you have a branch near you.

 

[McLovin]

check out www.siginsulation.co.uk and see if you have a branch near you.

None near me unfortunately.

 

[McLovin]

expanding foam or cut down XP-PRO insulation boards for me

Its going to have to be foam I think. Would this be? ok http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/no-nonse...ml/75470#product_additional_details_container

5mm round the edges sound ok? I'll use off cuts of board if I have enough.

 

[J Sid]

HiDECK18 Edge Perimeter Strips - http://www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com/hideck18-edge-perimeter-strips

next day delivery

 

[McLovin]

HiDECK18 Edge Perimeter Strips - http://www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com/hideck18-edge-perimeter-strips

next day delivery

Its needed for tomorrow. Planning fail on my behalf. This should work?: http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/jg-speed...XyPw_wcB#product_additional_details_container

 

[McLovin]

Updated: They are out of stock.

 

[J Sid]

expanding foam then

 

[J Sid]

your ufh not going on insulation board then?

 

[McLovin]

Foam it is I think. I'll get some strips in for next time.
I'll put 10mil around the permitter. Should do the job
Using 10mil warmup board buddy.

 

[J Sid]

off cuts of the warmup boards can be cut and stuck to wall and cut of after the leveller is dry

 

[McLovin]

off cuts of the warmup boards can be cut and stuck to wall and cut of after the leveller is dry

I was thinking of that but did not know if it would be as good. Would be a lot easier.

 

[J Sid]

would be fine

 

[hmtiling]

foam for me too. it also kills 2 birds as it'll fill any holes liable to let the slc escape.

 

[McLovin]

Cheers guys. All tips are appreciated.

 

[Ian]

I've used draught excluder in the past, not the cheapest way of doing it but, very effective.
http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/stormguard-extra-thick-weatherstrip-white-7m/23512

 

[Flintstone]

Expanding foam surely isn't Any good? I have used off cuts of insulating board but it's not the best if the floor is up and down. Always a tricky one. I put a Batton of wood across doorways then silicone the joint. I have normally tiled walls first and my cuts are that good, slc doesn't get past them!

 

[J Sid]

if you tile walls first, do you put an expansion joint between floor and wall?

foam works ok if your not to trigger happy

if your floor is up down put your off cuts of insulation board against the wall first and put your floor insulation up to it, it sort that problem.

 

[hmtiling]

Expanding foam surely isn't Any good? I have used off cuts of insulating board but it's not the best if the floor is up and down. Always a tricky one. I put a Batton of wood across doorways then silicone the joint. I have normally tiled walls first and my cuts are that good, slc doesn't get past them!

Foam does the trick. Give it a try.

 

[Flintstone]

Not always possible if your walking into a job that's already been boarded and prepped.
No I don't put any expansion joints in.

 

[Flintstone]

Foam does the trick. Give it a try.

Literally a very thin line like a pencil thickness?

 

[McLovin]

I used foam yesterday. A bit messy but worked a treat. Walls had a few holes in where skirting had been removed. No SLC got through.

 

[One Day]

I've been using foam ever since someone first showed it on here years ago.
think it was grace's dad or some original member not been around for ages anyway.
Works great anyway. Get the proper gun gear, don't try and use the stupid diy cans. It can be cut flush really easily with a knife once everything's set.

 

[Flintstone]

I have some slc to do on Monday on a pub door way, not sure what to expect, might grab a can. Does it keep for long time in the van? How long for it to set once you spray it ?

 

[One Day]

I have some slc to do on Monday on a pub door way, not sure what to expect, might grab a can. Does it keep for long time in the van? How long for it to set once you spray it ?

Get an applicator gun and as long as you remember to close the valve and store it upright, it'll keep for ever - until the foam runs out.
Word of advice - carry a spare can so that when one runs dry - you don't dry the gun out.
Also - don't lob a trowel onto the can in the back of your van.
I did once and it is rather messy...

 

[hmtiling]

Did exactly the same with a trowel and a full can!