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    Which vapor barrier for polished concrete finished floor?

    Thanks for the great information. I am planning to place the concrete by truck directly onto the prepared surface (sand). I am leaning towards placing the barrier first, then 3 - 4 inches of sand, welded wire on chairs and then concrete. I am hoping that wetting the sand will prevent the...
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    Which vapor barrier for polished concrete finished floor?

    Which is your preference for polished concrete finished floor? I've heard that a (poly) vapor barrier directly in contact with the 4" slab is preferred (for use with some flooring types) as opposed to a 2" layer of sand between the (poly) barrier and the concrete slab. My finished floor will...

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