Here in the southwest, most of our homes are built onto concrete slabs. Before your put any type of flooring down onto the concrete, you want to make sure that you test for moisture.
The way to test for moisture is to take a piece of plastic, about one foot square, and duct tape it to the concrete floor. Depending on how big the area is, you may want to do this in several spots. Leave the plastic in place for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours, check to see if there is any moisture under the plastic. You may be able to see through the plastic or peel it back to see if you have a moisture issue.
Hardwoods, laminates and epoxies will not perform well if applied to a surface that have moisture issues. Woods and laminates will warp and epoxies will peal.
If you have any questions or would like professional solutions, contact Mark the Handyman at 520-668-7425 or via e-mail at handyman@markdec.com.
