Floor Feels Wet

It s most common in buildings with concrete foundations or poorly ventilated crawlspaces.

Floor feels wet. 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. When tile flooring feels damp and no liquid has been spilled on it it s likely condensation that has formed on the tile surface.

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. As the top coating gets hot it may soften and cause the feeling of stickiness to the touch. Cold wet or numb toes require a diagnosis by a foot specialist via an in person appointment but oftentimes these symptoms share one main condition nerve damage.

Rising damp usually occurs in masonry. Nerve damage in your feet may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy which can be caused by a number of different issues. Sometimes a tacky wood floor is caused by heat or humidity in the air. 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.