Don’t let hidden moisture damage your work or your reputation when working with concrete.
When working on flooring projects that involve coating systems or multi-trade construction sites with concrete slabs, moisture can threaten to throw everything off schedule. Even when concrete looks dry, it can still hold significant moisture inside, and that moisture can rise to the surface later, damaging flooring, adhesives or protective coatings. Understanding concrete moisture and how to deal with it is critical to making sure your work holds up over time.
Why concrete moisture matters
Even after concrete hardens, it continues to act like a sponge. Moisture from beneath the slab or leftover water from the mix can migrate up through the concrete over time. If you’re installing flooring or coatings on top of that slab, moisture can ruin the bond, cause bubbles or peeling and lead to expensive callbacks.
APF’s VaporSolve® Moisture Remediation Systems
APF Polymer Surfaces developed their VaporSolve systems to eliminate the guesswork and give you peace of mind, whether you’re working with an older slab with moisture issues.
These epoxy-based systems form a barrier that stops moisture from interfering with whatever comes next – floor coverings, coatings, adhesives and more, no matter how much moisture is present.
When you should use VaporSolve:
- The slab is drying too slowly and delaying your job
- The concrete has no vapor retarder, and you can’t predict future conditions
- Moisture testing shows high vapor levels
- You’re unsure whether silicate densifiers or curing compounds have been used on the slab
- You simply want to prevent problems before they start
Why contractors trust VaporSolve:
- Proven performance: Over 20 million square feet covered with a 99% success rate.
- Guaranteed adhesion: Works even when silicate-based densifiers are present – a common cause of coating failure.
Moisture is one of the most underestimated threats to long-term system performance, especially when coatings, sealants or adhesives are involved. By taking moisture remediation seriously, you can stay on schedule, reduce warranty issues and deliver results that last.
If you’re working on projects involving concrete slabs and want to protect your time, reputation and bottom line, APF’s VaporSolve Basic System and VaporSolve Ultra System offer an easy, reliable solution that won’t slow down your job.
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