Betty is a Registered Dietitian who earned her B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University and her M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She is the Co-Director and Director of nutrition for the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program.
Three or four days before you install the flooring, you should bring it into the installation room, spread the unopened boxes around the room at least 3 feet from outside walls and heating and cooling vents.aminate flooring isn't exactly wood, but it's made of a wood byproduct, and it undergoes expansion and contraction with fluctuating humidity. It therefore needs a period of acclimation in the installation space, or the boards may buckle.
Tape a large piece of plastic over the concrete floor, securing all edges with duct tape. Wait 24 hours and check under the plastic for moisture. If you find moisture, you will need to abandon the vinyl tile installation project. Clean the cement thoroughly with a push broom and a wet vacuum. Let the concrete floor dry for 24 hours.