Deterioration of PVC flooring due to alkaline moisture: 5-year follow-up study
Journal of Building Physics: Formerly Known as Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science
Published online on October 24, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Building Physics, Volume 49, Issue 5, Page 738-753, March 2026.
In-situ cast concrete slabs with high moisture content and elevated pH levels (approximately pH 12.5) create optimal conditions for hydrolysis reactions, leading to the degradation of PVC flooring adhered to these slabs. To mitigate this issue, solutions ...
In-situ cast concrete slabs with high moisture content and elevated pH levels (approximately pH 12.5) create optimal conditions for hydrolysis reactions, leading to the degradation of PVC flooring adhered to these slabs. To mitigate this issue, solutions ...