Install a plastic vapor barrier.
How to install moisture barrier on concrete floor.
Unroll 1st piece of vapor barrier along one edge of floor.
Crawl spaces benefit from a polyethylene moisture barrier placed directly over the exposed earth.
A concrete floor with a too high moisture content can wreak havoc on a vinyl floor.
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Where plastic sheets must be joined overlap the sheets by several inches and use strong vinyl tape to secure them.
The presenter is using 6 mil thick poly barrier.
Tips for concrete floor vapor barrier installation.
Using a utility knife cut the length long enough to wrap edges up the wall 3 4 inches.
A moisture barrier may or may not be needed to insure good adhesion of your vinyl floor so do your homework to avoid problems later on down the road.
This video describes the process of installing a moisture barrier over a concrete subfloor.
May be higher check job specifications or building codes.
When you put in new hardwood or laminate flooring it is important to first install a moisture barrier which will protect the new floor from water damage caused by condensation or leaks on the.
If your concrete passes the moisture test then plastic sheeting at least 6 mils thick will prevent moisture from getting into your laminate flooring.
Always read the flooring manufacturers recommendations and instructions before installing the underlayment.
Below grade walls and floor slabs transmit ground moisture through concrete walls or slabs.
How to install vapor barrier on concrete floor under laminate flooring.
A vapor barrier against the concrete surface is generally recommended before wood framing or flooring materials are installed.
Before rolling out the underlayment be sure to sweep vacuum and remove all debris on the substructure.
A concrete floor seems like the perfect base for a vinyl floor installation.
Wrap vapor barrier up edge of wall 3 4 inches and tape to wall.
When rolling out the moisture barrier you want to go from wall to wall and cover the entire floor.