Flooring tips: What you need to know about moisture prior to installing LVP, Laminate, and Hardwood
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Did you know that even waterproof LVP or SPC floors can fail due to moisture? One of the leading causes of floor failure is due to excessive moisture in the home. This is not something consumers think about when they are designing there dream home. In this video we take a look at different sources of moisture in your home and how they can affect your flooring. We will also go over some solutions as to how you can detect excessive moisture in your home and protect your investment from this silent predator.
Sections:
0:00 - Don't get overpromised on moisture protection
0:54 - Introduction to moisture issues
1:17 - Hydrostatic pressure and vapor emissions in your subfloor
2:15 - Options to test for moisture in your subfloor
3:17 - Moisture barrier options, liquid and 6 mil poly barriers for your subfloor
4:33 - Spills, splashes, and overflows, how topical moisture varies in waterproof and water resistant products
4:43 - What are water resistant floors and what do they do?
5:28 - What's the difference with waterproof flooring vs water resistant?
If you are shopping for a floor and have questions please don't hesitate to give our store a call at 877-389-9157. You can also view our products by visiting our website at www.CoronaHardwood.com.
Links to products mentioned in the video:
- 6 Mil Poly Plastic
www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...
- Bostik Roll Cote
www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...
- Sika MB
www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...
- Sika MB Redline
www.coronahardwood.com/ch/pro...
-Calcium Chloride Test Kit
www.amazon.com/Moisture-Test-...
- Rapid RH Moisture Probe
www.wagnermeters.com/concrete...
- Underlayment Tape
www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-S...
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But if moisture is deflected to the walls, would that cause moldy walls and baseboards? Thanks
@CoronaHardwood
7 ай бұрын
Yes exactly. This is why the plastic is only a good option if you have very minimal moisture. Otherwise it will become problematic.
We pulled up our old floor, and it had a moisture barrier and looked to be treated with a rolled on moisture prevention film. Underneath the barrier, there was a small amount of moisture in two areas (it looked like someone sprayed two sprays from a water bottle), and once exposed to air it dried up immediately. The floor boards themselves and the top of plastic moisture barrier were bone dry. Is this small amount of moisture from the slab normal? Or is this cause for concern and something that needs to be addressed prior to installing a new floor?
@CoronaHardwood
2 ай бұрын
Yes this is completely normal. You will always have some level of moisture in your concrete. The roll on/trowel on products do not stop this transmission of moisture vapor, what it does is slow it down to a level that does not affect the flooring.