Because of its beauty and decorative quality, strip oak
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 1 1/2" thick furring strips (2 x 4s) to the studs at 12" spacing
and nail the flooring to these strips.
For masonry walls, fasten lengths of 2 x 4s on 12" centers
to the walls with concrete fasteners designed for the
expected load. Nail size and schedule are the same as for
flooring applications.
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