Wrap vapor barrier up edge of wall 3 4 inches and tape to wall.
How to install moisture barrier on concrete floor.
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.
Where plastic sheets must be joined overlap the sheets by several inches and use strong vinyl tape to secure them.
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.
This video describes the process of installing a moisture barrier over a concrete subfloor.
This video demonstrates how to install a moisture barrier over a concrete subfloor.
Install a plastic vapor barrier.
Tips for concrete floor vapor barrier installation.
Always read the flooring manufacturers recommendations and instructions before installing the underlayment.
The barrier comes in rolls about twenty four inches wide.
Using a utility knife cut the length long enough to wrap edges up the wall 3 4 inches.
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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.
If your concrete passes the moisture test then plastic sheeting at least 6 mils thick will prevent moisture from getting into your laminate flooring.
May be higher check job specifications or building codes.
A concrete floor seems like the perfect base for a vinyl floor installation.
Before rolling out the underlayment be sure to sweep vacuum and remove all debris on the substructure.
When rolling out the moisture barrier you want to go from wall to wall and cover the entire floor.
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.
The presenter is using 6 mil thick poly barrier.