I posted this in Workshop originally.
In FWW 209, Anatole Burkin showed his new shop with a DriCore floor. DriCore is OSB bonded to a high density polyethylene base.
I was wondering if we could get an update from Anatole as to how the floor is performing?
Thanks
Don
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I, too, would like an update as I am considering installing DriCore in a shop
No Response from Anatole
I did as Matt suggested, but have not heard anything as yet. I would like to see the reply, when it comes, posted to the workshop discussion so other can view. I think these staff editors could be a little more responsive to questions.
I was looking at the DriCore pile at the hardware store and it seemed to be rough on the OSB side rather than resin shiny. I have not checked yet to see if the are different surfaces from the factory. OSB is OSB , I thought.
Don
I finally received a direct reply from Anatole. He is still satisfied with the DriCore product. He hasn't put any additional finish on the OSB. He did get a bit of swelling as a result of snow melt from his yard tractor, so a caution here if you use is multipurpose.
Don
An alternative from OvRX
I used the OvRX subfloor tiles in a damp (and cold) basement bathroom tile job.
This stuff uses polystyrene as the base layer, and is proported to act as a vapor barrier.
It cuts readily and has a tongue and groove interlock.
I purchased direct from the manufacturer.
The finish was smooth, but intended for a mortar application...
I suppose it should be further sealed if it was the walking surface.
http://www.ovrx.com/
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