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Chalked line, out 5 inches from the wall

  Step 1

Chalk a line out 5" from the wall.
Align the 4' sections of FLOODSILL™ F425 on the floor.

Track on top of the FLOODSILL fastened to the floor

  Step 2

Install the 3½ track on top of the FLOODSILL™ and fasten to the floor with 3¼ Tapcon® screws on 16" centers.


  Tip — Make this step much easier with these three tools:

  1. A Hammer Drill
  2. 3/16" x 6" long masonry bit
  3. 3¼" #10 Tapcon® screws
Plumb up from the bottom track and install the top track

  Step 3

Plumb up from the bottom track and install the top track on the underside of the floor joists.
Install the 2 x 4 wood or metal studs on 16" or 24" centers.
Install 3½ Roxul® insulation (R14)

Covered insulation with vapor barrier and drywall

  Step 4

Cover insulation with vapor barrier and drywall.
Glue the baseboard on with a water based adhesive.

Interior non load bearing walls

  For Interior Walls

For interior non load bearing walls, align sections of FLOODSILL™ F475 on the floor where desired and proceed with steps 1 through 3.
Install drywall both sides and glue the baseboard on with a water based adhesive.

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