Concrete is an ideal subfloor material, but its porous nature can also lead to problems. Anyone who has worked with flooring and dealt with floor coverings on concrete can relate to any number of issues where moisture and what comes along with it has affected a job negatively. Concrete is made up of several pores […]
What are Water Vapor Emissions on a Concrete Sub Floor?
Dealing with a concrete subfloor means that installers need to figure out how to control the moisture that will inevitably be a part of the job. There are definitely a few things that flooring installers should know about water vapor emissions on a concrete subfloor. People without experience in dealing with concrete subfloors may overlook […]
Performing the ASTM F-2170-11 Test
The ASTM F-2170 standard is important for measuring moisture, or relative humidity, in concrete. Flooring inspectors, flooring contractors, and others in the industry know that this test needs to be done to determine whether a concrete subfloor is ready for a sealer or whether it is ready to be built upon. Getting the most accurate […]
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