VAPOR MITIGATION & UNDERLAYMENTS
Concrete is naturally porous. Both new and old concrete can have elevated relative humidity (RH) within the slab. This moisture travels through concrete floors to the surface, resulting in bubbling, blistering, and delamination of floor coatings and floor coverings alike.
BEST USES
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Industrial facilities
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Food processing plants
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Office buildings
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Hospitals
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Retail space
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Educational institutions
PROS
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Water-based
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VOC-free
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Rapid drying
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Compatible with green building practices – some solutions qualify for LEED credits
More about VAPOR MITIGATION & UNDERLAYMENTS
Both cementitious and resinous underlayments are options for vapor mitigation. Some situations can be addressed solely with a primer, while others require both a primer and cementitious topping. Our experts can determine which products are best suited for your needs, as well as what type of substrate preparation will be needed so the underlayment will bond tightly to the concrete. Preparation is one of the most important factors for the successful installation of underlayments for vapor mitigation.
