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Old 04-14-2009, 08:38 AM
 
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We would like to change the flooring in our enclosed sunroom. The room is not heated and currently has vinyl tiles. We are considering using a floating floor. I've read some reviews online, mostly good, but a few had issues with mold. It seems that the ones with the mold problems laid the floor in the basement over the cement floor. If we installed the floating floor over the existing tile, could we have a mold problem too?

We are first time home owners and really have no clue . . . thanks in advance for any advice.
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Old 04-14-2009, 10:37 AM
 
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We would like to change the flooring in our enclosed sunroom. The room is not heated and currently has vinyl tiles. We are considering using a floating floor. I've read some reviews online, mostly good, but a few had issues with mold. It seems that the ones with the mold problems laid the floor in the basement over the cement floor. If we installed the floating floor over the existing tile, could we have a mold problem too?

We are first time home owners and really have no clue . . . thanks in advance for any advice.


It is possible to get moisture problems with a floating floor in a non-heated environment. However, a vapor barrier makes it much less risky.
Is the floor to the sunroom insulated?
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Old 04-14-2009, 10:48 AM
 
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No, I don't think the sunroom floor is insulated. Also what is a vapor barrier?
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:04 PM
 
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No, I don't think the sunroom floor is insulated. Also what is a vapor barrier?

A moisture barrier is between the flooring and the source of moisture/cold air. You would lay a vapor barrier over the old tile and lay the new floor over that. However, going over a wood structure could create problems because you need airflow to prevent rot. (You need a more experienced person to respond than me on this detail). Concrete is easy; just lay a plastic vapor barrier and you're golden.
Is it generally dry in the sunroom? On a hot, humid day is it hot and humid in the sunroom? Conversely on a cold winter day is it cold and damp?
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