How To Install Dricore Wall Panels

Make sure that your last panel is at least 3 wide.

How to install dricore wall panels.

For example for every 8 length of base plate install only two concrete anchors. Smartwall is a high performance pre fabricated wall panel designed specifically for basement f. If you are planning to use metal studs in place of wood the base track for the studs should be affixed to the dricore panels with 5 8 wood screws as a maximum. Adjust the starting panel of each row to accommodate for the end of row panel width.

When you start your second row the panel must be at least 6 wide. The existing floor surface must also be free of materials that may trap block or absorb moisture or promote mold growth. Start at the longest wall and pre measure the length and width of the floor area to ensure the last panel pieces in each row end are greater than 6 in width. Metal stud base plates should be anchored in concrete every 2 when installing over dricore panels.

Once the walls are framed and in position simply screw the bottom plates of the 2 x 4 wall to the dricore subfloor panels using 2 wood screws. Install your 2 x 4 walls directly on top of the dricore subfloor panels measuring for a snug fit between the panels and ceiling. When installing dricore smartwall panels over existing floor surfaces the existing floor surface must be clean structurally sound and free of debris or materials that may impair the performance of the panels. Dricore subfloor panels need minimal equipment to install as they are designed to interlock with a tongue and groove feature.