Quick waterproofing and flooring installation UZIN Renoplan®: Install floors in one day with this waterproofing tape

The UZIN Renoplan® system allows for the installation of floor coverings on damp substrates without the need for moisture testing, enabling a quick application process.  UZIN Plurafilm Hydro enables fast flooring installation, allowing floors to be fitted and used within 1–2 days, depending on the substrate. Once installed, the new floor covering is immediately ready for use, enabling contractors to meet tight deadlines and minimise disruption for clients. 

By using UZIN PE 360 PLUS, UZIN NC 161, and UZIN Plurafilm Hydro, floor coverings can be applied directly to damp screeds or concrete. UZIN PE 360 PLUS helps bind dust and reduce the substrate's absorbency. UZIN NC 161 creates a moisture-resistant, dependable surface while ensuring fast drying. Lastly, UZIN Plurafilm Hydro forms a water vapour barrier that prevents moisture from penetrating the floor covering. This keeps the substrate dry and ready for installation without requiring additional measurements.
 

How can I install a new floor quickly over a damp screed?

When you need a fast installation over a damp screed, the most effective option is the UZIN Plurafilm Hydro DPM and adhesive tape system, which combines moisture protection and floor-covering installation in one. Thedouble-sided tape acts as a damp-proof membrane over screeds, providing protection against up to 99.9% RH. After basic preparation, which includes cleaning and, if necessary, priming dusty areas, the tape is applied, and the floor covering is installed directly on top of it. Since there is no curing time required, unlike with liquid damp proof membranes (DPMs) and wet adhesives, the flooring can be fitted and used immediately, even at high residual moisture levels.

How do we deal with an uneven, damp screed when time is limited?

To address an uneven, damp screed within a limited timeframe, begin by creating a flat, moisture-resistant surface with UZIN PE 360 primer, then apply UZIN NC 161, a moisture-tolerant smoothing compound. Once the surface is smooth, install UZIN Plurafilm Hydro, a double-sided DPM tape and fit the floor covering on top. This method typically allows for floor installation to be completed within a 1–2 day window, which is significantly faster than a complete liquid DPM build-up.

How can we refurbish a busy shop or restaurant floor overnight?

To refurbish a busy retail or hospitality floor overnight, you need a solution that eliminates drying and curing times. After removing the old floor, clean and assess the screed, prime if it’s dusty, and repair any obvious defects. You then install a UZIN Plurafilm Hydro, a moisture-blocking tape system and fit the new floor covering directly onto it. Because the system is ready for immediate use, including instant vinyl welding if required, the venue can close at night, have the floor replaced, and reopen the next day without extended downtime.

How can we install vinyl flooring or LVT quickly when there is rising or residual SCREED moisture?

When installing vinyl or LVT over screeds with rising or residual screed moisture, use UZIN Plurafilm Hydro to enable rapid installation while protecting against rising and residual screed moisture up to 99.9% RH. This double-sided tape serves as a DPM that can be applied over the prepared screed, with the vinyl or LVT laid on top. This not only blocks moisture from reaching the floor covering but also allows immediate welding of vinyl seams and instant use of the area, combining moisture protection with a very short installation window.

How can we keep to a tight phased refurbishment schedule when some screeds test very high for moisture?

In phased refurbishments where each area needs to be completed quickly, high-moisture screeds are best managed with the UZIN Plurafilm Hydro DPM and adhesive tape system, which works regardless of relative humidity (RH). First, prepare the screed by repairing, cleaning and, if necessary, priming with UZIN PE 360, and applying UZIN NC 161 smoothing compound if it’s uneven. Next, install the DPM tape instead of using liquid DPM and wet adhesive. This approach allows for the installation of carpet, vinyl, or LVT in each phase without waiting for the screed to dry or the product to cure, ensuring that each area can be handed back within its planned 1–2 day timeframe.

How can we minimise disruptions, emissions and health concerns during a fast-track flooring project?

To minimise disruption and health risks, it is advisable to use a low-emission system that avoids solvent-based or strongly smelling products and reduces dust as much as possible. This typically involves combining dust-reduced surface preparation methods, such as thorough vacuuming and using EC1 Plus certified adhesive tapes, such as UZIN Sigan or UZIN Plurafilm Hydro, to guarantee ultra-low-VOC emissions.

Since these systems have no curing time, generate no odour, and limit airborne dust, work can often be conducted while parts of the building are still in use. The clean, tape system eliminates curing time, allowing genuinely fast refurbishments with minimal downtime for the client.