In understanding high-moisture-tolerant adhesives in resilient flooring applications, Lighthouse Adhesives provides our expertise in adhesive performance under various conditions. The increasing popularity of high moisture-tolerant adhesives (HMTAs) in the flooring industry has prompted the need to clarify their proper use, especially in environments with elevated concrete moisture and pH levels.
While these adhesives resist breakdown in moist or alkaline environments, they do not block moisture. Vapor will still pass through the adhesive and reach the floor covering above. HMTA is not a moisture barrier and should not be installed/treated as such.
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