AboutChris Expertise 20+ years flooring installation ...carpet,wood,tile and vinyl. Residential and commercial. I do not sell the products , just install what ever the shop / customer has purchased. I actually love seeing the finished project completed and it gives me great satisfaction to help others acheive that goal. If I don't know the answer I will say so, and then I will recommend another expert for you. I may even research the subject and answer to the best of my ability ...including links to my sources.
I wish you all success
Chris
Experience 20 years as an independant contractor
Education/Credentials H.S. diploma
A.S. agriculture Mt San Antonio JR. College
Past/Present Clients Gene Bonas and Kevin Churnock Inc.
Sheward&Son&Sons
Century 21
Forte Const.
Famous Footwear
BOSE Corporation
Homebodies General Contractor
Perry Floors, Tri Cord Flooring
T.J.'S Supplies
Question My 9 year-old hardwood flooring on a slab is bubbling/buckling up. Everyone says I must have water damage. I'm looking into where water may be coming from. Maybe it's just wicking in from the soil. I don't know. Anyway, I think maybe I should just install tile floors and forget the wood flooring option. If there is a moisture problem, will I have problems with tile too. Do you think a product like DITRA is advisable/essential? Thanks so much. From: Very Frustruated in Georgia
Answer Tom,
Sorry for your frustration ... yes moisture wicking /transpiring from the slab can be very detrimental to wood floors. Which floor ...grade level ...below grade / basement?
If you have extreme issues or seasonal issues it will need to be tested with calcium chloride tests and then measured by either you , or a facility near you ...a 30 dollar digital scale is all you need along with the test kits.
There are many roll on moisture vapor retarders... see Durabond (Bostick) and C-cure and Mapei... feel free to google and get the 800#'s call any of the technical services , they are very helpful.
I like the laticrete and mapei... about 150.00 for 5 gallons
Ardex also makes one. I have not used it to date.
