[Greenbuilding] Sealing Concrete Floor

[Andrew Pace, CSI]

The installation of laminate flooring over concrete would not be a good
application for Dynoseal or a similar product.  These materials tend to stay
sticky for a long period of time, which could cause some annoying sounds
while walking on the floor.  You'd be better off with a cork underlay along
with good old fashioned 6 mil poly sheeting.  The poly won't outgas and the
cork makes a perfect cushion underneath laminate flooring.

I'd be much more concerned about the toxicity of the laminate you are
thinking of, though.


Andrew J. Pace, CSI
Principal

Safe Building Solutions
Waukesha, WI
www.safebuildingsolutions.com

 


On 7/20/06 9:27 PM, "Jason Holstine" <jasonh at amicusdb.com> wrote:

> You might also compare AFM Safecoat's DynoSeal and Bostik's MVP.
> 
> Jason Holstine
> Amicus Green Building Center
> www.amicusgreen.com and www.amicusdb.com
>  
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org
> [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Khalil Hassan
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:40 PM
> To: GREENBUILDING at listserv.repp.org
> Subject: [Greenbuilding] Sealing Concrete Floor
> 
> 
> I want to install laminate flooring over concrete and need to seal the
> surface, is there a material that I can use that will have a minimal impact
> on indoor air quality and won't make me sick.
> 
> I've research some info on soy based sealants(SoySeal Concrete Sealer and
> Waterproofer) but thought I'd here also.
> 
> Thanks
> Khalil
>