Floor Feels Wet

Smelly mold may appear if the moisture problem persists bringing with it the potential.

Floor feels wet.

When tile flooring feels damp and no liquid has been spilled on it it s likely condensation that has formed on the tile surface. Nerve damage in your feet may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy which can be caused by a number of different issues. Constant dampness on a tile floor feels unpleasant when walked upon and creates a potential slipping hazard. Moisture can rise through the floor and foundation by capillary action.

This often happens with porcelain and ceramic tiles. It s most common in buildings with concrete foundations or poorly ventilated crawlspaces. 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. 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.

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