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Ardex Moisture Mitigation

Ardex Moisture Mitigation Systems offer one and two-coat moisture control products to address problematic moisture vapor emissions in concrete. Ardex Moisture Mitigation products are easy-to-apply and provide superior coverage.

ARDEX MC Rapid package

ARDEX MC™ RAPID

Vendor Item #MC™ RAPID

One-Coat Moisture Mitigation Control System for Concrete Receiving ARDEX Underlayments

The ARDEX MC™ RAPID Moisture Control System is formulated to suppress excessive moisture vapor emissions in new or existing concrete prior to installing an ARDEX underlayment with flooring. Ardex Moisture Mitigation is especially suited to critical installations where the construction schedule does not allow adequate drying of concrete.

  • 100% Solids Epoxy Resin System
  • No sand broadcast required for underlayment applications of 1/4" (6mm) or less
  • Working time: 20 minutes
  • Walkable in 4 hrs
  • Prime and install underlayment in 4hrs
  • Tenacious bond to substrate
ARDEX VR 98 package

ARDEX VR 98™

Vendor Item #VR 98- Style #AR-MC VR-98

Fast-Track, 1 Component Moisture Vapor Retarder

ARDEX VR 98™ is a ready-to-use, one-component, water-based, two-coat system formulated to suppress residual moisture in concrete with RH readings up to 98%. Install ARDEX underlayments over the second coat in as little as 2 hours without priming. VR 98™ comes in a ready-to-use, resealable container. It is pigmented blue to help indicate uniform coverage for ease of application.

  • Protects the final floor covering installation
  • Suppresses residual moisture in concrete
  • For RH readings up to 98% On/below grade slabs when an intact structural vapor barrier membrane is present
  • One component- no parts to mix
  • No floor profile is required
  • Dries in 30 minutes- takes underlayment in 2hrs
  • No primer needed
ARDEX VB 100 package

ARDEX VB 100™

Vendor Item #VB 100

Fast-Track, 1-Component Moisture Vapor Barrier

ARDEX VB 100™ is a ready-to-use, one-component, water-based, two-coat system formulated to suppress excessive moisture in concrete. Install ARDEX underlayments over the second coat in as little as 60 minutes without priming. VB 100™ comes in a ready-to-use, resealable container.

  • For absorbent concrete
  • For floor coverings
  • Reduces moisture vapor emissions in concrete to acceptable levels For RH readings up to 100%
  • Easy to use, apply & resealable
  • One component- no parts to mix
  • No minimum profile is required
  • Dries fast- takes underlayment in as little as 1hr
  • No priming required prior to installation of Ardex underlayments
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