Vapor Barrier Over Plywood Subfloor

Use vapor barrier 2 in 1 when installing laminate flooring on cement subfloors or any subfloors with a risk of moisture coming up.

Vapor barrier over plywood subfloor.

Select 2 to 4 items to compare. View all tools materials. Mike in victoria writes i m putting a new subfloor on a pier and beam foundation. This 2 in 1 underlayment will allow your laminate flooring to float while correcting any minor subfloor imperfections and will protect your floors from moisture.

The house was built back in 1926. Drybarrier is a modular subfloor tile system made from thermoplastic elastomer and is used on concrete as a subfloor for below grade slab on grade and suspended slab construction. Vapor barrier 2 in 1 underlayment. Acoustical underlayment w vapor barrier for luxury vinyl flooring 54 pack model qwlv100 2 430 00 roll 2 430 00 roll free delivery.

We are also considering topping off the rigid insulation about 1 1 2 inches with loose fill insulation as normally used in attics. The tiles snap together in a stack bond or running bond pattern providing a vapour barrier with a 1 4 air space between the concrete and finished floor. In a cold climate it s fine where it is. If i m understanding you the vapor barrier is just beneath the subfloor but on top of the joists.

But check the flooring instructions to find out if your home needs a moisture barrier between the subfloor and plank. What you need is closed cell spray polyurethane foam on the underside of the plywood to provide a vapor retarder and insulation layer to separate the plywood from the humid crawlspace below. They provide sound and thermal insulation as well as moisture protection. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

The visqueen acts as a barrier between the flooring and the sub floor and allows the vinyl planks to float above the sub floor and smoothly expand and contract with the temperature and humidity changes in your home. What you want to do is keep the plywood dry. You can meet the vapor barrier requirement by stapling 6 mil plastic sheeting or tar paper to the subfloor but there are better underlay options. You don t need 6 mil poly above the plywood.

You can purchase foam or vinyl underlays with built in vapor protection. You want the vapor barrier on the warm in winter side. This is also an extra piece of protection if you have any water leaking underneath the vinyl planks. Underlayment and moisture vapor barrier as required by the manufacturer.