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That sunroom vinyl job taught me to always check for dampness first
I installed vinyl planks in a sunroom last week, but the edges curled up after a few days. The concrete slab was wet from a leak, so I dried it out and redid the job. Now the floor is solid. How do you handle moisture problems?
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sean8546mo ago
Moisture issues aren't always a deal-breaker for vinyl! I've installed planks in slightly damp garages and they stayed flat. Using a good underlayment or sealant can make a big difference. Maybe the problem was the specific leak, not general dampness.
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claire_grant346mo ago
Moisture meters are cheap and save so much hassle... I test the slab in a few spots and let it sit for a day. A leak is different from general dampness, but both can cause trouble. Sean854 has a point about underlayment helping with slight dampness, but a wet slab needs to be bone dry first. After a leak, I'd run a dehumidifier in the closed-up room for at least 48 hours before a retest.
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