Our new house with quarry tiles - how can I stop damp? - TilersForums.com

[kt1966]

Hello, I'm currently removating our new house and we have quarry tiles in one of the living rooms which are in good condition.
The room has been drilled and a damp course installed but I'm wondering what to do to stop damp coming up through the quarries. There's no obvious moisture on/in the them.
I know the best thing is to dig them up and start again but I simply can't afford that.
What other options do I have ? - someone had said Mapei Tri block painted on would do a decent job and I'm planning on either laminate or maybe carpet going on top so presume a layer of polythene would be a good idea?

Any pointers or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Rich Midge]

If you're happy to never see the quarries again go with a 2 coat, 2 pack epoxy dpm sandwiched between 2 layers of suitable self levelling compound.

 

[kt1966]

If you're happy to never see the quarries again go with a 2 coat, 2 pack epoxy dpm sandwiched between 2 layers of suitable self levelling compound.

Brilliant. Thanks very much.

 

[WetSaw]

suitable self levelling compound

Is the phrase to note, not all SLCs are suitable for soft floor coverings so check before you buy.

 

[Ajax123]

you need it to "breathe" so a polythene sheet in contact with the tiles would be problematical unless thers a DPM underneath the tiles. you can buy moisture stabilisation layers for vynil and tile so im guessing similar materials would be available for laminate. ditra stuck down and the levelled would probably work or altro express lay although neither are specifically designed for laminate

 

[thickbed]

I have used the tilemaster DPM which I found to be very good . They also do a moisture tolerant SLC that can be used before applying/underneath the DPM

 

[Dumbo]

Hello, I'm currently removating our new house and we have quarry tiles in one of the living rooms which are in good condition.
The room has been drilled and a damp course installed but I'm wondering what to do to stop damp coming up through the quarries. There's no obvious moisture on/in the them.
I know the best thing is to dig them up and start again but I simply can't afford that.
What other options do I have ? - someone had said Mapei Tri block painted on would do a decent job and I'm planning on either laminate or maybe carpet going on top so presume a layer of polythene would be a good idea?

Any pointers or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks

You could consider speaking to a reclamation company and asking how much they may give you for your tiles . Also find out how much to do it properly ie dpm and sand and cement. If they don't offer enough show them quote so they can see what you need to make it financially viable .