How To Install Laminate Flooring Moisture Barrier

Install a plastic vapor barrier.

How to install laminate flooring moisture barrier. In order to properly install laminate on concrete a moisture barrier should be used underneath. This vapor barrier which is actually a vapor retarder helps to keep moisture vapor from entering into the laminate floor. As moisture can also penetrate laminate flooring from walls make sure to place the vapour barrier so it extends up on each wall by three centimetres.

Before rolling out the underlayment be sure to sweep vacuum. How to Install Vapor Barrier on Concrete Floor Under Laminate Flooring Always read the flooring manufacturers recommendations and instructions before installing the underlayment. Start in one corner of the room and spread the membrane out from there across the floor.

Concrete substrate must be tested in accordance with the flooring manufacturers instructions. Do you put moisture barrier under laminate flooring. Start in one corner of the room and spread the membrane out from there across the floor.

You can also paint the entire exterior surfaces using moisture barrier paint. With that you can slowly proceed with the application under the laminate flooring. Installing a Flooring Moisture Barrier Lay out your moisture barrier in any area where moisture is a concern.

It is important to have the plastic pieces overlap by a minimum of 8 inches. In corners you can cut a slit in the edge of the sheet and lay or fold the flaps over one another. If you are installing the flooring below grade or in a room with high humidity or moisture such as a basement lay down a vapor barrier before you.

If your concrete passes the moisture test then plastic sheeting at least 6 mils thick will prevent moisture from getting into your laminate flooring. Floating Floor Installations When installing laminate or other floating floors over cement VCT ceramic tiles or kitchen vinyl use 6 mil poly sheeting plastic as the moisture barrier. Go along one edge of the room and tape your sheet to the subfloor.