Wet Subfloor Under Vinyl

Drying subfloor after flood damage can seem like a daunting task.

Wet subfloor under vinyl.

You can do this with a moisture meter ensuring that your reading is no more than three pounds per 1 000 square feet per 24 hours. Water damaged vinyl flooring is often unexpected. Carpet vinyl laminate etc. It is generally made of inch plywood which is quite strong until water is allowed to sit on it.

The key is to isolate the area to use the dehumidifier followed by circulating air using the fans. Remove a few boards to let the others expand and dry the subfloor. Another way to measure the moisture in a concrete subfloor is to tape a piece of your scrap vinyl to the floor using duct tape. Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.

Test the moisture content of your concrete subfloor. Another option is to tape a piece of your vinyl flooring to the concrete for 72 hours. However equipped with a dehumidifier and some fans it is easier than you think. If you remove a few floorboards one every 5 10 feet 1 5 3 0 m should be fine will allow your floorboards to expand without buckling or cracking.

Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight. If it is easy to pull up your subfloor has too much moisture for vinyl. Keep this process going until moisture is gone. In an area such as a kitchen or bathroom sheet vinyl flooring and water are generally a good match.

Pry off linoleum or vinyl tiles with a putty knife using lacquer thinner to dissolve the tile adhesive. Remove the tiles over the damaged area of the subfloor. Chip off ceramic tiles using a masonry hammer and cold chisel. This will also help the subfloor to dry faster.

Concrete subfloor test the floor for moisture. Seal in the edges so no air can escape. After 72 hours pull the tape off the floor. Moisture weakens glue bonds and causes the edges to lift and.