Compatible flooring aboveFinish system
Selected epoxy or other approved flooringSpecify the full finish path and confirm that the moisture-control treatment supports the flooring and installation method.
U.S. Resin / Below the finishMoisture Mitigation
Moisture Mitigation
System.
Test the slab. Select the treatment. Connect it to the floor above with a specified moisture-control product path.
AquaStop F.C. and AquaStop E-96 are separate products. Use measured conditions and current documents to select the correct treatment.
- Role
- Below compatible flooring
- Product options
- AquaStop F.C. or E-96
- Starting point
- Specified moisture testing
- Appearance
- Defined by the floor above
Understand the build
Protect the interface below the finish.
Moisture mitigation is a treatment within a flooring project. The selected finish and every transition above the treatment must be compatible.
Specified transitionInterface to specify
Recoat preparation, primer or aggregate if requiredFollow the selected AquaStop and flooring documents. Do not add a generic sand broadcast or primer without approval.
Moisture-control treatmentSelected treatment
AquaStop F.C. or AquaStop E-96Select one product against the measured slab conditions and current acceptance criteria. Confirm coverage and application requirements.
Tested, prepared concreteFoundation
Required moisture tests + mechanical preparationEstablish the moisture condition, source of water and a sound, clean, profiled substrate before application.
F.C. and E-96 have different product-specific documents and limits. There is no universal AquaStop moisture rating on this page. A handheld meter image illustrates assessment; it does not establish acceptance or replace the specified test method.
Why this path?
Make the unseen condition part of the plan.
Choose from measured conditions.
Use the test method and acceptance criteria required by the selected treatment and flooring documents.
Keep product limits distinct.
Compare F.C. and E-96 as separate choices. Confirm the exact product, substrate conditions and approved flooring interface.
Plan the finish before the treatment.
Resolve how the next coating or flooring bonds to the treatment before installation, including any required preparation or transition.
Match the path to the project
Where does this path fit?
Projects to assess
- Concrete before resinous flooring
- Slabs with measured moisture concerns
- Renovations requiring moisture review
Additional investigation
- Unknown existing vapor retarder
- Existing coating failures or damp areas
- Flooring outside the reviewed resin family
Resolve the source first
- Standing water or active water ingress
- Unresolved hydrostatic pressure
- Conditions beyond selected product approval
Application examples guide the specification discussion. Confirm the complete assembly and actual service conditions before product selection.
Products in the path
Know the role before ordering.
Choose F.C. or E-96 for the specification. Do not stack both as a default treatment or transfer one product’s moisture limits to the other.
Moisture-control option
AquaStop F.C.
Select from its current TDS using the project’s test results and compatible flooring requirements.
Alternative moisture-control option
AquaStop E-96
A separate AquaStop product; confirm its own limits and installation path.
Compatible coating path to discuss
EpoxyStarz
An epoxy option above a specified treatment. Confirm the complete interface and decorative finish.
Before the first batch
Information for both sides of the job.
Installer planning
Investigate the moisture condition
Document slab history, damp areas, previous failures and potential water sources. Arrange the test method and locations required by the specified products; a handheld screening reading alone is insufficient.
Select F.C. or E-96 against the data
Compare the current product’s acceptance criteria with the measured results and flooring requirements. Resolve inconsistencies with technical support before ordering.
Prepare and repair the substrate
Remove bond-breaking materials and mechanically prepare the slab as required by the treatment. Confirm how repairs, cracks, joints and penetrations are incorporated.
Apply and connect to the next layer
Follow the selected product’s coverage, application and cure requirements. Verify complete treatment and the approved recoat preparation or transition into the next flooring layer.
Keep the installation record
Retain test reports, product and batch information, preparation records and application conditions. Give the next trade the approved interface and timing requirements.
Owner & project guidance
Ask for the test basis. Your proposal should explain which tests were used and how the results support the selected product.
Discuss water sources. Tell the installer about flooding, leaks, damp areas and previous floor failures.
Choose the finish early. The treatment must work with the actual flooring planned above it.
Keep the records. Retain testing and installation documents with the final floor specification and maintenance information.
Ask a system question ↗Technical resources
Use the current product documents.
Read the TDS for preparation and application, and the SDS for handling. Request written guidance when the complete assembly needs confirmation.
Look closer
Assessment comes before the coating.
Supplied moisture-assessment reference. The handheld tool shown is not a substitute for the specified slab test.
Common questions
Before you choose the path.
Get the products, project conditions and next steps clear before installation.
Is moisture mitigation the finished floor?
It is generally a treatment below compatible flooring. The floor above determines the final appearance and service surface. Specify the treatment and its interface with that actual finish before starting.
Does every concrete slab need AquaStop?
Test and assess the slab against the requirements of the selected flooring path. A moisture-control treatment is added when specified; it is not automatically required for every floor.
Are AquaStop F.C. and E-96 interchangeable?
They have separate technical documents and product-specific requirements. Select the exact product for the measured conditions and flooring interface, and obtain approval before substituting one for the other.
Is a handheld moisture meter enough?
A handheld reading can help identify areas for investigation, but it does not by itself establish compliance with the selected product’s moisture acceptance criteria. Use the specified test method and documented results.
Will the treatment stop active leaks or hydrostatic pressure?
Do not treat a coating as a general solution for active water ingress or unresolved hydrostatic pressure. Investigate and address the water source, then seek approval for the remaining substrate and flooring conditions.
Can I apply any coating over the moisture treatment?
No universal interface is assumed. Confirm compatibility, recoat preparation, timing and any required primer or aggregate with the treatment and flooring manufacturers before installation.
Plan your Moisture Mitigation projectStart with the space.
Start with the space.
Finish with a plan.
Products, documents and support for the next step.