{"title":"Moisture Barriers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the barrier to your subfloor material. For concrete slabs, use a 6-mil (or thicker) polyethylene film or specialized waterproof underlayment. For wood subfloors, avoid plastic barriers and choose a barrier that reduces vapor flow without trapping moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture barriers are critical because they prevent water vapor, especially from porous subfloors like concrete, from seeping into your flooring. This protection stops materials like wood and laminate from warping, cupping, and molding, while preserving the original qualities of your flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some great tips to help you choose the right moisture barrier for your flooring installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are installing vinyl, laminate, SPC and engineered wood flooring:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need to protect finished floors against moisture damage. A\u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-115\/roberts-moisture-barricade-6-mil-polyethylene-film-roll-120-sq-ft\"\u003e 6-mil thick polyethylene film\u003c\/a\u003e like \u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS Moisture Barricade\u003c\/strong\u003e is your best choice. Recommended by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), this is a Class 1 moisture barrier over concrete subfloors. It features a convenient adhesive strip to help join the film seams and seal out moisture, making it great to use also with standard underlayments as an additional layer of moisture protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are installing solid, engineered or laminate wood floors, or floating vinyl plank floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need to reduce vapor flow without trapping moisture.  An underlayment like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-198\/roberts-silicone-moisture-barrier-roll-200-sq-ft-33-5-inch-x-72-ft\"\u003eROBERTS Silicone Moisture Barrier Underlayment\u003c\/a\u003e, designed to protect floors from moisture, without trapping it underneath the floor covering is your best choice. It is made from 100 percent recycled contents that are environmentally safe, and a baked silicone coating that provides moisture impermeability under wood flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are installing ceramic, porcelain or stone over cement board, plywood or concrete, or finished or unfinished wood floors over plywood or concrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need an underlayment like ROBERTS Aquabar \"B\" \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70-195\/roberts-aquabar-b-moisture-vapor-barrier-roll-500-sq-ft-3-ft-x-167-ft\"\u003eMoisture Vapor Barrier\u003c\/a\u003e that slows moisture migration and helps prevent buckling, cupping, and cracking. Aquabar \"B\" blocks moisture vapor from creeping underneath finish materials ,or from reaching moisture sensitive substrates, to increase the useful life and appearance of surface finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"70-195","title":"Aquabar \"B\" Moisture Vapor Barrier Roll - 500 sq. ft. (3' x 167')","description":"Aquabar \"B\" floor and tile underlayment is an extremely effective moisture vapor retarder for use in a variety of interior construction applications. Consisting of two layers of Kraft paper laminated with asphalt, Aquabar \"B\" is a non-reinforced 30\/30\/30 duplex type Grade \"B\" paper. In the battle against interior moisture damage, the best defense is a strong offense. When you block moisture vapor from creeping underneath finish materials or reaching moisture sensitive substrates, you help increase the useful life and appearance of surface finishes. To help win the battle, the Fortifiber Building Systems Group offers Aquabar \"B\" as a great tile underlayment and inexpensive insurance to reduce moisture-related problems.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906012655835,"sku":"70-195","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-195_Aquabar--inB-in-Moisture-Vapor-Barrier-Roll-500-sq-ft-3-ft-x-167-ft_1_dzbekdavjzx3_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"70-198","title":"Silicone Moisture Barrier Roll - 200 sq. ft. (33.5\" x 72')","description":"ROBERTS® Silicone Moisture Barrier Underlayment is designed to protect floors from moisture, without trapping it underneath the floor covering.  It is made from  100 percent recycled contents that are environmentally safe, and a baked silicone coating that provides moisture impermeability under wood flooring. As a recycled product, it may have slight color variations that do not affect the quality of the product or its performance. Its smooth top surface allows to mark chalk lines and to slide the planks into position, making it easy to install.  It  meets the perm ratings recommendation by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) for staple and nail-down installations of solid and engineered wood floors.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906016489691,"sku":"70-198","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-198_Silicone-Moisture-Barrier-Roll-200-sq-ft-335-in-x-72-ft_1_rgc7ixv5nc5j_20260623.jpg?v=1782401888"},{"product_id":"70-115","title":"Moisture Barricade 6 mil Polyethylene Film Roll - 120 sq. ft.","description":"ROBERTS® Moisture Barricade is designed for use with vinyl, laminate, SPC and engineered wood flooring to protect finished floors against moisture damage. Recommended by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), this 6-mil thick polyethylene film is a Class 1 moisture barrier over concrete subfloors that rotects and extends the life of your floors. Featuring a convenient adhesive strip to help join the film seams and seal out moisture, Moisture Barricade helps save time during installation as well as extends the life of your floors. Can also be used with standard underlayments as an additional layer of moisture protection.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906021142747,"sku":"70-115","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_70-115_Moisture-Barricade-6-mil-Polyethylene-Film-Roll-120-sq-ft_1_cqinourdwyen_20260623.jpg?v=1782401887"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/collections\/Moisture-Barriers_2500x651px.jpg?v=1781821769","url":"https:\/\/www.qep.com\/collections\/moisture-barriers.oembed","provider":"shopQEP.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}