Floor Feels Wet

Sometimes a tacky wood floor is caused by heat or humidity in the air.

Floor feels wet.

Why floors sweat for most floors condensation is the main reason for the sweating especially in warm weather. If you have damp patches bubbling paint crumbling plaster or powdery deposits on wall surfaces close to the floor rising damp is probably the culprit. In other cases the tackiness is simply due to dirt and buildup on the floor caused by tracking dirt mud and other substances into the house with your shoes. Nerve damage in your feet may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy which can be caused by a number of different issues.

Moisture can rise through the floor and foundation by capillary action. It comes from damp concrete and poorly drained ground and besides making the basement and lower stories uncomfortable it can damage the floors foundation and other woodwork. Constant dampness on a tile floor feels unpleasant when walked upon and creates a potential slipping hazard. This often happens with porcelain and ceramic tiles.

Smelly mold may appear if the moisture problem persists bringing with it the potential. Rising damp usually occurs in masonry. It s most common in buildings with concrete foundations or poorly ventilated crawlspaces. When warm humid air from outside comes into contact with the cold concrete the air rapidly cools and condenses on the surface causing the wetness.