Why breathable protection matters on freshly laid floors
Covering a new screed, parquet or stone floor with plastic can trap moisture and cause lasting damage. We explain why — and what to use instead.
New floors are rarely completely dry. Screeds, adhesives, oils and natural stone keep releasing moisture for days or even weeks after installation.
When that moisture is trapped under a plastic sheet, it condenses. The result can be staining on stone, cupping in parquet and mould under the protection.
Let the floor breathe
A breathable protection such as EcoGuard allows water vapour to escape while still protecting the surface from dirt and impact.
