A shield between the slab and your coating.
Moisture-mitigating primers help coatings stay bonded on slabs that release water vapor from below.
- Priced by: Square footage, test results and primer system
- Checks: Calcium chloride, relative humidity or similar tests
What it is, and why it matters.
Concrete slabs on the ground can release moisture vapor for years. If it is trapped under a coating, it can push the coating off in bubbles. A moisture-mitigating primer is a thick resin layer that slows vapor so the coating can bond.
Concrete Coating checks moisture and installs primers in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee. We follow the test results, explain what vapor levels mean and tell you when a barrier system is a good idea and when the slab needs more time.
Four things done right.
Bonded coatings
Reduces the risk of bubbles and peeling.
Test-based
We act on measurements, not guesses.
Longer life
Protects the coating you paid for.
Peace of mind
You know the slab's condition first.
From first call to moisture barrier primers.
- 01
Test
Run moisture tests on the slab.
- 02
Interpret
Explain the results and options.
- 03
Prepare
Grind and clean the slab.
- 04
Prime
Apply the barrier primer.
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01Moisture Barrier Primers: common questions
Do I need a moisture barrier?
If tests show high vapor or the slab is on grade with a history of dampness, a barrier primer is a smart safeguard. We test first and recommend based on the numbers.
Can I coat a slab with a leak?
Not until the water source is fixed. Coatings are not a cure for leaks or standing water.
How do I get an estimate for moisture barrier primers?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. A few photos and the size of the area usually give us what we need, and we send a written price. Larger jobs start with a short visit.
Ready to talk about moisture barrier primers?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.