We recently had some minor flooding in our basement and pulled up the carpet and pad. Now we are considering what to put down. Is there a way to install the Vinyl plank so that will not allow water to be trapped under the flooring? i.e. could we use a silicone caulk at the wall/floor point both under and on top of the planking and behind the baseboard to "seal" against water getting under? Do you have a "best method" to seal as well as possible against water being trapped?
Generally we'd recommend gluing the floor down, but we don't recommend gluing in a basement as it is difficult to control moisture coming up through the slab when it's below grade and the adhesive has a tendency not to cure. Flexible silicone could certainly be used around the perimeter; however, that will do nothing if there is excess moisture coming up through the floor. We also recommend sealing the concrete prior to laying the floor.
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