Concrete moisture testing that checks for moisture vapor in the slab with plastic sheet, calcium chloride and in-slab humidity methods before any coating is installed.
Moisture is the quiet enemy of floor coatings. Concrete holds water and can release moisture vapor for years after it is poured, especially on slabs without a good vapor barrier underneath. If that vapor is pushed against a sealed coating, it can cause bubbles, blisters or peeling. Testing before you coat is one of the smartest steps you can take. Nashville gets heavy rain and humid summers, and many slabs sit in clay soils that hold water, so testing is more than a formality.
We use more than one method, because each tells a different story. A simple plastic sheet test shows whether moisture collects under a taped square, a calcium chloride kit measures vapor emission over time and in-slab probes measure relative humidity inside the concrete. We choose the methods that fit your slab and schedule, record the readings and explain what they mean for the coating. If the numbers are high, we recommend a moisture-mitigating primer or tell you honestly that the slab is not ready. Results guide the system, so you are not guessing.
Plastic sheet, calcium chloride and humidity probes each add information.
Results are written down and explained.
High readings lead to a moisture-mitigating system.
If the slab is not ready, we say so.
Plastic sheet, calcium chloride and humidity probes each add information.
Results are written down and explained.
You learn what the numbers mean for your coating.
High readings lead to a moisture-mitigating system.
If the slab is not ready, we say so.
Findings shape the scope, so surprises are fewer.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideConcrete Moisture ExplainedHow moisture vapor moves through slabs, how it is tested and what it can do to a coating.Learn more 
ResourceASTM InternationalA standards organization whose test methods are used to measure concrete moisture, coating properties and more.Learn more ResourceConcrete NetworkA long-running website with articles, galleries and guides about decorative concrete, floors and coatings.Learn more Tick what you notice about your slab, from cracks and stains to moisture and old coatings, to see what to check and fix before a consultation.
You tell us what you want to coat, how you use the space and what bothers you about the floor, and we set a visit.
We measure the floor, check cracks, stains and moisture, take photos and talk through colors and finishes.
You review samples, a design preview and a plain written scope with every layer and the schedule before anything is ordered.
We clear and protect the space, diamond grind the slab, repair cracks and joints and clean the surface.
We apply the basecoat, broadcast flakes or color and roll the clear topcoat, then give you a cure schedule.
We walk the finished floor with you, share a care guide and schedule a first checkup.
We recommend it for every floor. Hidden moisture is a leading cause of coating failure.
A taped plastic square is left on the floor to see whether moisture collects beneath it. It is simple but not exact.
We can use a moisture-mitigating primer or advise waiting, depending on the readings.
A sealer alone rarely controls high vapor, so we choose products made for it.
Yes, though new concrete needs time to dry, which we explain.
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