Damp Floor Solutions
For damp floors or wet floors, we supply a full range of floor membrane products, as well as being market leaders in damp proof membranes and basement waterproofing solutions.
Our innovative floor membrane products are the result of over 160 years experience of providing damp floor solutions that are effective, economical and reliable. With a reputation for friendly, personal service, you can always be sure of the best, independent advice from our team of experts who will be delighted to take your call and advise you of the best solution for your damp floor.
Floor Membranes For Damp Floors In Basements
All our floor membranes can be used as a stand-alone product for dealing with a specific damp floor problem, or they can be used as part of a well designed below ground Newton System 500 waterproofing scheme.
Damp Floor Problems Above Ground Level
Two options are available when faced with a damp floor: replace the damp floor, or fully isolate the dampness from the flooring. If the slab is in poor condition it is often best to replace the slab and to include a damp proof membrane below this. However, in many listed properties the floor cannot be removed and so a damp proof membrane must be laid above to protect the new floor finish from the dampness within the slab.
Often where a new slab has been laid, commercial time constraints dictate that the floor finish is laid before the new slab is fully dry. Our floor membrane products can be laid as soon as the ’green’ slab can take pedestrian traffic (often the next day), allowing for even moisture sensitive flooring to be laid almost immediately.
Floor Membrane Finishing Options
Newton floor membrane products are the ideal underlay for all types of floor finishes, including
- particle board
- laminated
- solid wood flooring including oak
- tiles (our Newton 503 Tile floor membrane allows for direct bonding to the slab)
The advantage of using loose laid Newton membranes for treating damp floors are: they are quick and easy to install and, by creating an air gap, allow for finishes to be applied whilst the damp floor is still drying out. In addition, the Newton floor membrane range enhances acoustic and thermal performance.
For help and technical advice please e-mail info@newton-membranes.co.uk or ring 020 7237 1217
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