{"id":3141,"date":"2019-08-20T15:06:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T19:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camemat.magnetis.info\/covering-concrete-deck\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:03:01","slug":"covering-concrete-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/covering-concrete-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"Covering a concrete deck? Yes, it\u2019s possible and here\u2019s how!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The benefits of using a PVC subfloor on a concrete slab<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no point in trying to cut corners. When it comes to covering a concrete deck, it\u2019s absolutely essential to cover the surface with a <\/span><b>cellular PVC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subfloor first.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you install synthetic decking directly on top of a concrete surface, you\u2019ll be running a big risk. You\u2019ll be creating a perfect environment for mold and mildew between the slab and the new deck boards. The purpose of the cellular PVC subfloor is to create a chamber of air between the synthetic deck board covering and the concrete slab. This will prevent the accumulation of moisture that can lead to mold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The numerous protective barriers of a PVC subfloor<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PVC structure will protect your new decking from the cold and moisture emanating from the concrete slab. With this technique, there will be less of a risk of condensation once the air on the surface becomes warm and humid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This incredible cellular PVC subfloor offers other advantages, as well. Among other things, it allows you to take an unstable or uneven surface and make it perfectly solid and flat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The ease of installation of a PVC subfloor<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the time comes to install your cellular PVC subfloor, you\u2019ll begin by placing the PVC pieces around the perimeter of the deck. Next, you\u2019ll lay the other pieces lengthwise inside the perimeter, starting in the center and spacing them 16 inches (40\u00a0cm) apart. Before nailing, it\u2019s important to make sure that the decking is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sloped at the correct angle to allow water to drain off the deck.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The orientation of your PVC subfloor will be determined by the desired orientation of the final covering. The PVC pieces must be perpendicular to the deck boards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the PVC structure is successfully installed, you can begin installing your decking. It\u2019s as simple as that!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decking and cellular PVC structures we sell here at Cam\u00e9mat are durable, low-maintenance products that will ensure that your deck remains attractive and stable for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The benefits of using a PVC subfloor on a concrete slab There\u2019s no point in trying to cut corners. When it comes to covering a concrete deck, it\u2019s absolutely essential to cover the surface with a cellular PVC subfloor first. 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