A moisture barrier is installed right beneath your carpet so that if any liquid is spille d it will not seep through ti the floor base.
Vapor barrier for carpet.
I would recommend raven industries vaporblock 20 plus or the vaporblock plus 6 as two of the better ones since they also block out radon methane and voc s.
If that path is blocked by a vapor barrier eventually the moisture side of the vb will reach equilibrium with the source of moisture.
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This barrier can help keep some of the moisture from coming into contact with your carpet pad and carpeting so that you will not have some of the problems that are associated with moist floors in a basement.
Any of our vapor barrier types of products can be used in this application over the concrete slab.
There are a variety of underlayment types including foam and cork underlayment plywood hardboard and cement board.
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Future foam tempur material with spillsafe moisture barrier 7 16 in.
It will not only help you keep your carpet clean and dry but it will also protect the wood or cement underneath the carpet from becoming damaged.
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