We have seen a number of concrete floor finish failures caused by moisture attack from the concrete substrate. In many instances, moisture tests were conducted prior to installing the floor covering/finish to assess the moisture content of the concrete substrate. The results of the tests suggested the concrete was dry enough to install the flooring, but failure was induced by moisture in the floor assemble.
Subject
Test methods,
Water,
Materials,
Manufacturing,
Moisture,
Probes,
Vapors,
Flooring,
Slabs,
Concrete floors,
Calcium chloride,
Relative humidity,
Concrete
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