Damp floor problems are most commonly seen in garages, but it can also appear in different places inside the house. Chances are when your concrete or floor tiles were fitted in, there were no damp proofing installed underneath the tiles, making them vulnerable to vapor entries.
If you’re experiencing a similar problem like this, the good news is it can be fixed. While popular fixes like damp paints and dehumidifiers are good solutions to consider. Changing your tiles can also be a good alternative. Flooring for damp areas can not only stop the damping problem permanently, it can also enhance the interior appearance of your home.
So what’s the best type of solid Flooring for damp areas? Here are some floor type ideas.
1 Laminate Flooring – Laminate floor is a combination of a realistic pure hardwood, tile and stone with a very strong and durable finish. Incredibly, this artificial product performs a lot better in resisting damps than regular solid woods due to its compact composition. However, not all laminate is recommended as its lock-in counterpart tends to self destruct the moment water penetrates it.
2 Vinyl Tile – Today’s vinyl floors are specifically designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of an interior surrounding. It is highly resistant to water vapor and stain, and very economical to use. Vinyl tiles are also simple to install and extremely durable.
3 Sheet Vinyl – This type of vinyl actually offers lots of advantages aside from aesthetics. But it’s most pronounced advantage perhaps is its powerful property to resist moist and damps. Like vinyl tile, sheet vinyl is also used to improve the interior environment. They are extremely durable, very easy to clean and maintain, and resistant to molds.
4 Linoleum Tile – Linoleum is a very attractive material. It has a decade of life expectancy, extremely durable, very flexible to use, requires minimal maintenance, and most importantly, it can resist moistures. It’s 100% water resistant so it’s a popular choice for wet places like kitchen, laundry, and bathroom.
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