I'm looking for advice on installing flooring in my concrete sunroom/breezeway, which connects my house to the garage. It's fully enclosed but doesn't have heating or cooling, and since I'm in Missouri, the temperature can be pretty variable throughout the year. I'm planning to install Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, but a representative at Home Depot suggested that it might not withstand the temperature changes and recommended I use vinyl sheet flooring instead. I found a specific product they suggested. However, after some research, many people said the sheet flooring wouldn't hold up either. I'm leaning away from carpet due to pet traffic and my lack of experience with carpet installation. I've seen suggestions for epoxy or tile, but I feel a bit out of my depth with those options, and I'm specifically aiming for a hardwood look. I want to make this space cozier for enjoying the fall and spring seasons. What are my best options for flooring here?
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Tile that mimics wood might be your best bet! It’s pretty durable and can handle temperature shifts well. Setting up a subfloor can help with that too, and honestly, it's not as hard as it sounds—just check out some YouTube tutorials to get the hang of it. Remember to use spacers and the right trowel to make installation smoother!
Have you checked if there’s a vapor barrier under the concrete? I had vinyl planks in my unheated sunroom and they held up fine, but I had some issues with efflorescence coming through. If you're not sure about the barrier, you might want to look into it as it can affect your installation. And as for efflorescence, it's basically a white, powdery residue that can form on concrete when moisture comes through. Totally worth checking out!
I honestly have no clue if there’s a vapor barrier! We bought the house a couple of years ago. Is there a way to check for it? And thanks for explaining efflorescence; I’ll look into that!