25 years ago, we added on a family room. It is built on a cement slab. I do not know if a moisture barrier was added prior or after the cement was laid.
Hardwood flooring strips were glued to this slab. Since I had babies and puppies, I put a sheet of plastic down, then an area rug. Big mistake. I soon had mold growing under the plastic. We cleaned up the mold and the floor, put the rug down without the plastic, and over the years spills and accidents have stained the flooring. Plus, some water came in under a sliding glass door, and a few of the boards are loose.
I would now like to take up the wood. Some of it is still glued quite tight.
What should I put down? I would like something as maintainence free as possible. Ceramic tile is ok. Vinyl tile is ok. We are in MD, the room is heated and airconditioned.
What to do about a moisture barrier? My son just wanted to put laminate down, either over the existing wood, or take the wood up and put it down. I am still worried about moisture and mold.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks
Hardwood flooring strips were glued to this slab. Since I had babies and puppies, I put a sheet of plastic down, then an area rug. Big mistake. I soon had mold growing under the plastic. We cleaned up the mold and the floor, put the rug down without the plastic, and over the years spills and accidents have stained the flooring. Plus, some water came in under a sliding glass door, and a few of the boards are loose.
I would now like to take up the wood. Some of it is still glued quite tight.
What should I put down? I would like something as maintainence free as possible. Ceramic tile is ok. Vinyl tile is ok. We are in MD, the room is heated and airconditioned.
What to do about a moisture barrier? My son just wanted to put laminate down, either over the existing wood, or take the wood up and put it down. I am still worried about moisture and mold.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks