GYPSUM BASED UNDERLAYMENTS
Insul-Flow, Inc. provides different Gypsum Underlayments to meet the needs of the builder; Rapid Floor, Rapid Floor Plus and Rapid Floor Ultra. Maxxon’s Rapid Floor products are designed to create a flame barrier that impedes the spread of flame and smoke and can meet specified sound ratings.
Rapid Floor has a compressive strength range of 1200-1500 p.s.i. is an ideal application as an alternate to double wood floor construction on new and multifamily residential projects.
Rapid Floor Plus is ideal for Multifamily, Light Commercial Buildings and Renovation projects for a tougher more durable surface. Rapid Floor Plus compressive strength is formulated to range from 1650-2500 p.s.i.
Rapid Floor Ultra is the strongest, most enduring Rapid Floor Product. With compressive strength values capable of reaching up to 4000 p.s.i., Rapid Floor Ultra is the best choice for resurfacing old or damaged concrete floors, providing fire and sound control on all your commercial and renovation projects.
Rapid Floor Radiant is a gypsum underlayment designed to pour over hot water tubes or electric heating cables. It acts as the thermal mass for any radiant floor.
| Product
Selection Guide: |
| Building
Type |
Rapid Floor |
Rapid Floor Plus |
Rapid Floor Ultra |
Commercial Topping |
Rapid Radiant |
| Multifamily |
X |
X |
|
|
|
| Lt. Commercial |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Commercial |
|
|
X |
X |
|
| Renovation |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
| Sub-Floor Types |
| Wood Panels |
X |
X |
o |
o |
|
| Old Wood Renovations |
|
X |
o |
o |
|
| Concrete |
o |
X |
X |
X |
|
| Radiant Heating Systems |
|
|
|
|
X |
| Primary
Product Selection |
X |
|
| Secondary
Product Selection |
o |
|
| This chart is
only for reference. Consult your Insul-Flow Representative for detailed product
specifications. |
|