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The Foundation of a Perfect Floor: Subfloor Prep in NJ
In the world of flooring, the quality of your finished floor is only as good as what is beneath it. At Manova Services, we understand that skipping the subfloor is the fastest way to ruin your investment in a top-of-the-line floor. In New Jersey, where the soil ranges from the sandy shores of the Jersey Shore to the rocky terrain of the Skylands, subfloor preparation is an absolute necessity.
Why Moisture Testing is Mandatory in the Garden State
New Jersey is known for having one of the most humid climates and fluctuating water tables. Whether you are planning to install LVT flooring in a Hoboken basement or hardwood flooring in a luxurious mansion in Princeton, NJ, one thing is for sure – Moisture is the biggest nemesis that any flooring installation project would face. Vapor emissions from a concrete slab can lead to a variety of problems if not detected prior to the flooring installation. Some of these problems are:
- Adhesive Failure – causing tiles to lift or “pop” from the floor.
- Warpage & Cupping – ruining expensive hardwood flooring.
- Mold & Mildew – causing health concerns for your NJ home or office.
We use the most modern and accurate methods like the Calcium Chloride test and In-situ RH sensors to take an accurate reading of the moisture levels present in the floor before a single tile is even installed.
Leveling the Playing Field - Tackling NJ’s Uneven Floors
Towns like Montclair, Summit, and Morristown are known for having some of the most beautiful and historic properties in New Jersey. However, these historic properties also mean that the floors tend to be uneven due to the settling that occurs over the years.
Self-Leveling Underlayments: Using top-quality cementitious coatings to produce a “glass-smooth” surface.
Plywood Underlayment Installation: A critical step in providing a stable surface for a new vinyl or tile installation over an old plank subfloor.
Patching & Skim Coating: Filling in cracks in a concrete surface to produce a seamless look.
Moisture Barriers and Mitigation
While our testing may reveal high levels of moisture in a North Jersey basement, which can be a common occurrence in our area, we do not simply turn our backs on our clients. We offer a state-of-the-art moisture mitigation system. We use an epoxy coating on our concrete floors to prevent moisture vapor from penetrating through the flooring. This is an invaluable service for businesses in North Jersey's low-lying areas who want to protect their commercial flooring warranty.
The Manova "Peace of Mind" Guarantee
At Manova Services, we take full responsibility for our clients' flooring substrates in our North Jersey area. We do not simply mask a flooring problem with a new floor. We fix it. We know that by investing in a quality flooring job now, our clients will save themselves a fortune in floor replacement costs in the future.