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The water vapor transmission ratings suggested by the flooring manufacturer.

Splice each roll of underlayment with a 3 mil tape, duct tape, or similar pressure-sensitive tape that meets/exceeds.

Leave roughly 2-3 inches along each side to overlap against the wall.

Roll out the Underlayment over the substructure surface.

Fill in any significant holes, gaps or breaks that may exist on the substructure.

Before rolling out the underlayment, be sure to sweep, vacuum, and remove all debris on the substructure.

Always read the flooring manufacturers recommendations and instructions before installing the underlayment.

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How to Install Vapor Barrier on Concrete Floor Under Laminate Flooring

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Hardwood Flooring – QuietWalk Plus Underlayment Luxury Vinyl Flooring – QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl Underlayment Laminate or Floating Floors (No Glue or Nail Down Installation) – QuietWalk Underlayment Best 6 mil Vapor Barrier Underlayment by Flooring Type All Flooring – MoistureBlock It also never hurts to install both MoistureBlock and underlayment together as this offers total protection from moisture. Thermal Insulation – Helps break the coldness from concrete flooring.Compression Resistance – Helps support the floor from high traffic areas and feel more comfort underfoot.Moisture Protection – MP Global Products QuietWalk DriWick technology allows moisture to wick away from underneath while protecting your floor.Sound Absorption – Helps keep sound from reaching to other rooms.Some underlayment come with a built-in vapor barrier that also provides extra benefits such as: No need to bother with large fold-out, low quality, off-spec, construction grade films, which can be bothersome and hard to use before the floor is installed. Our MoistureBlock is a 6 mil polyethylene film vapor barrier that is used during the installation process with floating laminate, luxury vinyl planks and engineered wood floors. Vapor barriers come in two types 6-mil vapor barrier roll So why do all flooring manufacturer installation instructions mention installing a 6-mil vapor barrier underlayment underneath? The reason is quite simple: A 6-mil vapor barrier blocks all moisture from the subfloor from ever reaching your flooring. No more worrying if your floor will have issues. With a 6-mil vapor barrier underneath your flooring, the water vapor will gather underneath the film and no longer reach your beautiful flooring. Once this happens, the flooring can buckle or warp and cause havoc. Once the water vapors gather underneath your flooring, it will start to pool up and “soak” into your hardwood flooring. Since concrete is porous, water vapors transmits from the ground through the concrete slab into your basement. Months or years from now the water table might rise and the water will pass through concrete in water vapors with a capillary effect. There is always water underneath the ground, while it might not be near the surface, it is there. Work in sections, installing a few rows of flooring and a few rows of underlayment.2.4 How to Install Vapor Barrier on Concrete Floor Under Laminate Flooring Why and how is there moisture in concrete slabs? Install your laminate or hardwood flooring following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once the second row is in place, use industrial grade tape to seal the seams. The goal of this underlayment is to block vapor and moisture, so an overlapping, tight seal will prevent any moisture damage through the barrier. Unlike other underlayment installations, you want to overlap the vapor barrier. You will use these pieces when installing the next few rows.Įither roll out a new roll or use a folded over piece that is already cut. If so, measure the length, cut, and unfold. Once the first row is laid, check to see if the material is folded. Sometimes the roll of vapor barrier will be folded up to three times over. You will want to overlap the vapor barrier equal to 2 inches or more on the wall. Roll the vapor barrier out parallel to the direction you are installing your floor. Step 2: Lay the First Row of Underlayment

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Your area should be completely free of dust and debris.

Use these requirements for wood and concrete subfloors. Before you start installing the vapor barrier, properly prepare your subfloor.

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