Damp Proof Membrane For Laminate Flooring. Seams should be taped to prevent moisture ingress and each roll covers 10m2. This barrier is intended to stop moisture passing from one to the other.
Youll need a damp proof membrane if laying laminate flooring on a concrete subfloor. For more flooring DIY advice visithttpwwwukflooringdirectcoukinfoAdvice_Centrehtml. Alternatively use a laminate flooring underlay that contains a damp proof membrane.
Providing permanent protection from damp Fast-Fit Polythene Damp Proof Membrane should be used when installing wood and laminate floors onto existing concrete and screed subfloors.
The damp is all in the lower part of the walls the first couple of feet and is particularly bad in the skirting boards some of which have completely rotted. It creates an air gap between soil and wall and hinders moisture penetration. Seams should be taped to prevent moisture ingress and each roll covers 10m2. Damp proof membrane is available in a choice of fabric and liquid forms including a polythene sheet that is laid beneath the under layer of a floor to keep moisture at bay and ensure a natural timber manufactured wood or manmade floor will look its best for years to come.
