Subfloor preparation products manufacturer Setcrete has created a subfloor preparation system for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installations to help optimise both the aesthetics and longevity of the flooring.
The system comprises Setcrete High Performance levelling compound, Setcrete Acrylic Primer and Setcrete Rapid Set DPM.
Because LVT flooring can be susceptible to subfloor imperfections and undulations showing through to the final finish, installations should include a levelling compound to create a super smooth and level base onto which vinyl tiles and planks can be laid, to optimise the aesthetic qualities of the finished floor.
Setcrete High Performance levelling compound utilises a fibre-reinforced cement formulation to deliver enhanced performance in a variety of light to heavy-duty applications.
The levelling compound is suitable for use over both absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors, including sand/cement and concrete screeds, as well as granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins, ceramic and quarry tiles. In addition, the fibre reinforcement provides a level of flexibility that makes it suitable for use over plywood subfloors.
The company advises that Setcrete Acrylic Primer should be applied to the subfloor prior to the application of the levelling compound to help promote adhesion and to prevent pinholing and the unacceptably rapid drying of the compound when applied over absorbent subfloors.
Setcrete Rapid Set DPM is a single coat, epoxy resin damp proof membrane that provides protection against subfloor moisture – a leading cause of flooring failures. Setcrete Rapid set DPM will provide protection up to 98% relative humidity (RH).
