Vinyl flooring can either be glued to the subfloor or it can float on top of it and either way moisture underneath it causes problems.
Moisture barrier for vinyl flooring.
Moisture will not damage the vinyl flooring but will deem the adhesive that secures the vinyl to the slab almost useless.
Moisture weakens glue bonds and causes the edges to lift.
Use vapor barrier 2 in 1 when installing laminate flooring on cement subfloors or any subfloors with a risk of moisture coming up.
Without the proper moisture barrier vinyl flooring acts as a moisture barrier causing it to buckle bubble and lift.
Acoustical underlayment w vapor barrier for luxury vinyl flooring 54 pack model qwlv100 2 430 00.
A moisture barrier is need to protect the flooring against moisture or moisture vapor.
Before any type of flooring work is done check the moisture content of the concrete before continuing.
Vapor 3 in 1 moisture underlayment.
Vapor barrier 3 in 1 underlayment is perfect for installation under laminate flooring to allow your floor to float and give a moisture barrier.