Installing Damp Proof Membrane Floor

Damp proof floor coating.

Installing damp proof membrane floor.

They can be used on walls after the installation of a new dpc or to provide a key or as a dpm with a concrete slab. Physical damp proof membranes such as oldroyd xs slimline membrane are often quicker and easier to install than using damp proof coatings as they can be installed on still damp surfaces. If the slab is in poor condition then the most comprehensive solution is often to replace it and install a new damp proof membrane below. This barrier is intended to stop moisture passing from one to the other.

Two options are available when faced with a damp floor. This can either be the use of a damp proof coating which is applied on the surface of the concrete or a membrane on top of the concrete. Our technicians show the best way to apply a damp proof membrane prior to installation of your altro safety or resilient flooring. Essentially this is a plastic mesh sheet specially formulated to ensure that moisture cannot penetrate.

Damp rising through concrete floor slabs is fairly common causing damp issues on carpets and floor coverings warping wooden floors and increasing the likelihood of low level mould growth. It becomes a problem when the moisture levels are too high and water is transferred to the finishing layer above. They do however always require a separate floor covering on top and special attention needs to be paid to the floor wall junction detail. Option 1 install a floor membrane.

The easiest solution for damp proofing concrete floors is to install a plastic membrane. The damp proof membranes used during construction of concrete floors are often thin and can easily become torn before they are laid rendering them. A damp proof coating will be applied onto the concrete floor with a roller or brush. All types of floor coverings can be installed on top of a plastic membrane.

Damp proofing membranes are the easier faster and more reliable way to damp proof properties. Preparation will be key to this solution working effectively. It sits between the concrete and the underlay floor covering. Our website uses cookies and web beacons for analytics personalisation and advertising.

Fully isolate the dampness from the floor covering.