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rc666
May 8, 2012, 07:57 AM
How to stick a stud to concrete floor with radiant heat. I want to build a little wall and I need to stick the wal to the floor, which is a concrete with radiant heating system in there. So, nails are not on option I think. Any other possibilities. It does not have to be very strong.

smearcase
May 8, 2012, 04:28 PM
Assuming that you have a 2x4 (or whatever size) base plate-how about adhesives, if code allows?
Here is one discussion and procedure for use of adhesive for wood to concrete:
How to Glue Wood to Concrete | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_6186329_glue-wood-concrete.html)

If not feasible or not permitted, there may be instruments available to locate the radiant heat conductors so anchors can be installed.

rc666
May 8, 2012, 06:10 PM
Thanks for the respond. The other qustion is: which adhesive should I use? Any recommendations?

ma0641
May 8, 2012, 06:41 PM
Use a heavy duty polyurethane adhesive, similar to that used for sealing sill plates. About $6 a tube

rc666
May 10, 2012, 08:38 AM
Thanks for advices. I will test it soon