A vast amount of water can be trapped by concrete floors below ground. Since the soil adjacent to the concrete can bring humidity to the floor, it is important to avoid direct contact between the laminate flooring and the concrete floor. See similar questions...

Concrete floors below ground are capable of storing a vast amount of water. It is crucial to avoid all direct contact between the laminate flooring and the concrete floor because the soil beneath the concrete can transmit humidity into the floor. Installing a moisture barrier over all concrete surfaces is mandatory for a successful installation and for the ongoing health of a laminate floor. See similar questions...

Replacement of your moisture barrier is required . During the tear-off process your old barrier usually gets torn and oftentimes your old barrier was not installed correctly. We can not warranty your job without replacing your moisture barrier. A new moisture barrier is critical to a good siding job. See similar questions...

Yes. We recommend using a vapor barrier of 15-pound felt paper. This vapor barrier should be laid between the hardwood flooring and the wood subfloor to prevent any moisture from getting to the floor. See similar questions...

A - Concrete must have water to gain strength and hydrating membranes are an essential part of concrete construction. When ICF is used, the concrete achieves a higher strength than specifications because of this ability to keep moisture in the mix. Eventually, all the water is converted to concrete crystals. Top See similar questions...

First and utmost, we do not warranty any moisture related failures. It is our responsibility to suggest ways to determine if we feel a proper bond will take place based on the present moisture level. We recommend using the calcium chloride test kit to determine the vapor emission that comes out of the concrete. This test will provide a quantitative method of measuring the vapor emissions and warn you if there might be a potential problem. See similar questions...

Any reputable installer will insist you consider getting a moisture test done if your slab is less than six months old. If the moisture content in the slab is higher than 3% the installer may suggest the use of a moisture barrier to protect the timber flooring while the slab continues to dry. See similar questions...

Regular rFoil is made up of a layer of bubbles between two layers of foil. The lime in the concrete will dissolve the foil in just a few years. Concrete Barrier is made of a layer of foil between two layers of bubbles. The bubbles protect the foil from the lime, making it a better choice. It's also puncture resistant up to 85 psi, compression resistant up to 140 psi, is a vapor and radon barrier, and is much easier to use than 2" foam board. See similar questions...

bull; Concrete floor will require a moisture barrier (TVM 2-in-1 Underlayment) unless installed on the second floor or higher in a home or building See similar questions...

Yes, FloorMuffler™ itself is a moisture barrier and does not require either an attached barrier or free lay barrier to offer protection. In fact, both the laminate and the solid wood flooring associations state that generally, flooring may be installed provided that the moisture vapor transmission rate is below 3 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours. FloorMuffler™ allows only 1.39 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours. See similar questions...

Moisture barrier performance cannot be guaranteed where there are seams, much like in vinyl products today. Recommend appropriate seating designs which minimize seams where continuous moisture barrier performance is critical to the customer. See similar questions...

It can read the moisture as a relative reading; in other words it will give an indication of a problem area, but will not give a definite moisture content. There are constituents in concrete that can cause the moisture readings to be in error, but as long as the concrete is homogeneous, the error will be constant. Example: If the slab reads approximately 12% moisture in all areas but one area is approx. 20%, it can be assumed that this is a problem area. See similar questions...

Color may be added to concrete by adding pigments-before or after concrete is place-and using white cement rather than conventional gray cement, by using chemical stains, or by exposing colorful aggregates at the surface. Textured finishes can vary from a smooth polish to the roughness of gravel. Geometric patterns can be scored, stamped, rolled, or inlaid into the concrete to resemble stone, brick or tile paving. See similar questions...

XYPEX is designed to penetrate and react with the mineral constituents of cement-based materials. It can be applied on concrete, concrete-block, cement stucco or the mortar between bricks. See similar questions...

Yes, XYPEX can be applied to concrete floors. Smooth floor surfaces should be roughened to "open" the porosity and permit the penetration of XYPEX's active ingredients. See similar questions...

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue. See similar questions...

Because the exact makeup of concrete is usually unknown, it is virtually impossible to provide a %MC calibration. Delmhorst moisture meters feature a 0-100 reference scale that provides "dry to wet" indications of the presence of moisture. Factors that affect concrete moisture readings include it's mix ratio and type, voids, and depth that the pin penetrates. See similar questions...

New concrete can be applied over Weld-Crete® when it is dry to the touch, usually within one hour, up to ten days later, provided that the Weld-Crete® film is kept clean. See similar questions...