Laying a laminate vapor barrier helps to keep moisture from going into the fiberboard and causing it to warp.
Vapor barrier for pergo floors.
6 mil film vapor barrier underlayment is designed for use with laminate flooring and can be installed over smooth concrete surfaces.
A vapor barrier under laminate floor required for most laminate flooring installed over concrete.
Whether you re installing pergo over concrete or wood floors it s common to install a vapor barrier if you re concerned about moisture.
The vapor ridges channel moisture away while the lip and tape system provides a strong seal.
Concrete substrate must be tested in accordance with the flooring manufacturers instructions.
It also self adhesive which will make installation even quicker.
It has 10x s the moisture vapor transmission protection of basic underlayment thanks to an innovative barrier built right in.
So what underlayment should i get.
Vapor barrier 3 in 1 underlayment is perfect for installation under laminate flooring to allow your floor to float and give a moisture barrier.
Acoustical underlayment w vapor barrier for luxury vinyl flooring 54 pack model qwlv100 2 430 00.
Pergo gold provides superior moisture thermal protection and sound insulation.
If your floor is concrete then you will more than likely need to purchase a separate moisture vapor barrier to protect it from well moisture.
Use when installing pergo laminate flooring over smooth concrete subfloors 6 mil non recycled 100 virgin resin polyethylene.
However some moisture vapor barriers are included with underlayment such as pergo gold.
Again always check the product s specs to ensure that it s included.
This vapor barrier which is actually a vapor retarder helps to keep moisture vapor from entering into the laminate floor.