Concrete Floor Sweating Under Vinyl

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How To Prevent Moisture Problems On Concrete Floors

Since the temperature of concrete changes at a much slower rate than air, a concrete slab can stay at a temperature below the dew point, causing moisture to build up on the floor. Salt absorbs moisture from the air or from the concrete itself, and when the moisture content reaches its maximum, the salt dissolves and bleeds onto the surface of your concrete slab. Sweaty slab syndrome is common on dirty, oily floors that experience a lot of foot traffic. Health and safety issues associated with excessive moisture on floors, mold growth, and the general condition of your concrete slab make sweating slab syndrome a significant issue that needs to be addressed in your facility. .

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Can You Put Vinyl Plank Over Concrete?

In fact, one of the most important things to consider when laying vinyl plank flooring over concrete is whether a moisture barrier is needed. If the concrete slab is new, you must allow the floor to dry before laying a vinyl plank. Before deciding to lay vinyl plank flooring over concrete, it's a good idea to consider the good and the bad. If you are laying vinyl plank over freshly poured concrete, you must wait until it has time to dry properly.

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# Video | Concrete Floor Sweating Under Vinyl

• What Is Sweating Slab Syndrome?
• Can You Put Vinyl Plank Over Concrete?
• Can Moisture Rise Through A Concrete Floor (Into Carpet)?

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