Posted by Ray Darrah on October 21, 19100 at 11:32:18:
In Reply to: Re: Vinyl over cement - Is it a good idea? posted by Jim Buckley on October 19, 19100 at 15:36:23:
: : I would suggest that you have a qualified flooring professional look at the floor. It is difficult for us to give you advice on any floor covering or even ceramic tile for that matter without seeing the floor first. I assume from your post that you have already removed the old flooring material, which would give good access to the slab underneath in order to make a proper judegement. It may be necessary to conduct moisture and pH tests (you can't generally tell by just looking at it).
: : Ceramic tile is generally more moisture "resistant" than sheet vinyl flooring, so if you do have a moisture problem you may want to go that route.
: : Evan
: : : The cement floor in the kitchen has patches of adhesive. It is not level and has cracks (live in a clay area of foundation problems). Can I put vinyl (sheet or tile) over it. If so what preparation should I use? I hear horror stories about moisture, staining, etc. Help!
: I realized I may have been to brief about the moisture test, no moisture evidence is a start Evan is right have a pro look at it.
Vinyl on cement is good and the flooring industry does it all the time. Evan and Jim are correct in suggesting professional help. Cracks can leak and concrete can transmitt water vapor. This is not a situation for a non-trained/non-experienced individual to determine.
Ray Darrah