Adhesives and Underlayment Q&A

Question 1

My contractor installed the silicone paper with the shiny side facing down underneath our solid hardwood floors. Below our subfloor is a �beam crawl space. What effect might installing the silicone paper upside down have on our floors? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 2

Can I get a pdf with the specifications for this product? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Can I order it ?I am living in Vancouver BC Canada View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Am I right in thinking this will not work with cork and wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

is forbo adhesive L910W GOOD FOR FORBO TACBOARD ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Will this adhesive bond marmoleum to plastic laminate counters? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago

Question 7

can i put this product under cork or rubber underlayment on a slab on grade floor? I plan to add wood flooring *over* the cork or rubber underlayment. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Is the MP Global Moisture Block what you recommend for under cork flooring on concrete? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 9

We are planning to install this under floating cork on top of an unsealed concrete basement floor. I understand this will protect the cork from moisture damage...however, is it possible that mold will grow between the plastic vapor barrier and the concrete? Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

You mentioned Moisture Block as being good for small rooms. My living room is 17 by 30, and I will be using the click waterproof cork. Will the Moisture Block work? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can I install MP Global Moisture Block directly on a concrete slab and your Quiet Walk Plus without microbials over it with laminate planks on top? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Do I need moisture block under Marmoleum click when installing over wood subfloor in bathrooms? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

am in a new build and upstairs has chipboard flooring (particle board) which is full of VOCS. Is there anything I can do to make it less toxic prior to laying hardwood floorboards? thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Can it be used on walls as a vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be used to cover dirt wall in old basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

What is the difference between the Moisture Block Pro and the Moisture Block? Can I use the two products interchangeably? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Wondering what your recommendation is for underlayment for cork click type, floating flooring. it's new construction, concrete slab (not heated), single story. My understanding is that moisture barrier is all that's needed. Is that correct? What's your recommendation? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 18

HELP! We have a 2 inch pine T&G floor in our cabin that doubles as our floor and subfloor over an unheated crawl space. We suspect mold is coming up from the crawl space and need to seal off the pine floor. We would like to put cork down … what barrier do we put down over the pine and under the cork? The pine floor is finished with 3 coats of Ecos paints brand tinted varnish. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm making 16.5" high raised cedar planting beds for vegetables. Is MP-Global-Moisture-Block safe to use to line the inside of the planting bed (to block moisture from the cedar wood planks)? Is it safe for the soil and vegetables to stay in contact with this lining?Also, is this product still bio degradable? How often should I replace this lining?Or, this product is not designed for outdoor use in this way? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I need to build up a concrete garage floor can't afford cement can this work under tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

I like to know if you have a 'green moisture barrier' for a floating floor. The Room is 180 sq feet. I'm also concerned about the bamboo creaking a bit? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

What material is this product made of? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Hello, I have extreme multiple chemical SENSITIVITY. I need a vapor barrier membrane for my dirt floor crawl space. It needs to be free of formaldehyde, bleach, petroleum free, so the smell doesn't come up into home. Also need chemical free spray foam too or something to seal under floor joists. Crawl space is 3 feet high.Do you have a shellac that would not crack to cover a wood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Will this waterproof a bathroom floor when used under Marmoleum Click tiles? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I use MP Global Moisture block in my bathroom under the cement board for tiling? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

We are buying a zinus mattress for our camper, our bed is a slide out and people are having mold form underneath their mattress, would this work as a moisture barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Can I use the MP Moisture Block with real wood floors? I see the package only says laminate and engineered. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

On the sample for Moisture Block it says "It is recommended to also install a moisture resistant film over concrete or any substrate where moisture is a concern." So does that mean an additional plastic film along with the Moisture Block? Trying to understand what to do on a concrete basement floor under waterproof cork (interlock, no glue). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

Hi, So I am looking to put down carpet tiles that I got online in my rental apartment but notified that the most recent ones I ordered did not come with a rubber backing and was looking at this product as a potential solution. The reason for this project is to protect the hardwood floors I have underneath as I have a cat that is in her senior years and is bound to have future mishaps. Would this help to protect my wood floors underneath from cat urine? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use QuietWalk with Moisture Block and Lifeproof floor over concrete? I understand the Lifeproof warranty issue. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

how much is the overlap? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Sounds great but can I special order this product larger than 100 sq feet? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

PS Dos this product offgas any VOCs or exempt VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Does this product contain any biocides, fungicides, mildewcides or flame retardants? Is it 100% polyethylene? Is it made with recycled materials? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Would this work for an earthen floor vapor barrier w ground and gravel/sand as subfloor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Is moisture block necessary when installing click over plywood? Also, does click require an adhesive? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I am putting radiant flooring in a small bathroom. I am going to put QuietWalk Plus over the radiant heating and under the tile. Do I also need Moisture Block (on the subfloor under the radiant heat)? This is for a cabin with just a crawl space underneath. Thx! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this be used on unsealed concrete that has in floor heating in the concrete? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

Does this product tear easily? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Is MP Global, Moisture Block Item #15636 6mil in thickness? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

How far up the edge of the wall do I go with the black vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I have excess moisture in my living room and dining room concrete floor approximately 600 sq feet.I installed pergo gold underlayment with 10xmoisture protection barrier. And laminate flooring But after a couple months months im having major mold mildew odor coming from my floor.What to do!!?!??? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I have a condo with above grade concrete floors. Would I be able to apply this moisture block on the concrete then install my wood floors directly on top of it? It is solid hardwood. I don't plan on using a plywood subfloor (plywood has toxic chemicals and I'm not interested in going through the off-gassing process). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Do you need to tape the underlayment at the perimeter of the room or just at the seams? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Would this work instead of tar paper for barrier between rafters and a tin roof? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

My subfloor is 1x6 boards mostly, with plywood replacement at damaged/ remodeled areas. Can this go over that underneath new red oak 3/4” hardwood strips? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Do I use this with quiet walk or do I just use quiet walk on a second and third floor installation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm looking at marmoleum or cork for our small kitchen floor redo. Do I have to use a vapor barrier before I put down any flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be used to cover exposed insulation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

We are planning to install Marmoleum click tiles and panels in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room of our cabin. The rooms are small and oddly shaped and we wondered whether Moisture Block needs to seal at the edges of the room? We will likely need to use self-leveler in some areas as well to ensure that the floors are flat enough for installation, should we order cork instead? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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