One of the biggest unintended consequences of the shift from carpet to hard surface has been acoustical transmissions, both within the space and transmitted from adjacent spaces. In response, the market has seen the development of a range of innovations that effectively seal in moisture, prevent it from migrating up or create systems to wick it away.
Moisture pushing up through concrete not only damages floorcoverings, but it also generates salts that eat through adhesives, leading to flooring failures. The shorter construction schedules have put pressure on the most time-consuming production in the built environment, the curing of concrete, resulting in a slew of moisture problems. For instance, two of the biggest developments in the flooring realm are fast-track construction and the shift from carpet to hard surface flooring. When there are big trends in flooring, they are mirrored by big changes in backings and underlayments. All of these products that are hidden from view are the problem solvers, compensating for the limitations and protecting the integrity of what’s on top or beneath them. There’s a lot that goes on under the surface of a floorcovering-like attached backings, unattached underlayments, cushioning, membranes, pads and floor prep materials.
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