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What do folks have on their tack room floors ie tiles, wood, bare concrete etc etc. I'm just building a new block of stables and tack room which are on concrete but wasn't sure if I should leave it bare.

Any thoughts/ideas
 
If you can, surface with a good grade Lino. Concrete absorbs water so becomes damp in winter making it hard to keep clean. In summer it becomes dusty.

A good quality flooring cheers up the room, is warm underfoot and is easy to clean.

Go to a good flooring supplier and get an end of roll. Often big enough for one room.
 
I agree with concrete floor, I used to have it in my tackroom and it was often damp all the time and it made the whole tackroom damp.

I would also buy some lino, however I am also planning on building a new block of stables & tack room and I personally will tile the floor and have proper windows and a heater in mine (think a conservatory) as I am sick of mouldy tack and musty rugs.
 
I'd worry about slipping on lino with wet boots on. The idea of a conservatory style with tiles or flagstones even sounds lovely. Or a textured rubber matting like you'd get in a stable? Would be easy to keep clean and should stay warm & dry. In a tack room I'd go for the rubber that is sealed onto the floor, so not mats as such.
 
Concrete.

The damp is kept at bay by a dehumidifier. I also have an oil filled electric radiator going when it's really cold
 
Make sure it has ventilation and instal a very slow, lo heating system, I would have thick lino, and a big thin doormat if it is slippy.
If concrete, it can be smooth, just dust carborundum on top when it is laid.
 
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The floor is concrete but 3quarters of it is covered by my old living room carpet. It's been down for about 7 years and we've never had any issues. We also have a Hoover so Hoover it once a week (the kids job, they love hoovering at the horse but not at home!)
 
If it is the same correct concrete that has been used for the stables, you shouldn't have the issue with damp and certainly no more than any other flooring (apart from it being an outside space and generally little or not heating). The only difference is that you can't wipe dry like you can other floorings.
 
Bede said:
Concrete.

The damp is kept at bay by a dehumidifier. I also have an oil filled electric radiator going when it's really cold
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That is extremely expensive and not very green!

Remove the water by not introducing it in the first place.

Tash88 not all lino becomes slippery when wet, but concrete will retain moisture, is had to sweep when wet and produces dust all the time. Tiles and flagstones are also likely to be slippery and possibly more so when wet.

Consult a flooring specialist who will be able to advise which floorings will fullfill the purpose.

Ventilation is one of the most important factors to consider to prevent damp and mildew. Open a window, have a skylight to introduce sun into the area, insulate the walls and roof space.

Don't store damp numnahs or wet covers in your tack room, have an area that is well ventilated to allow them to dry.

Avoid portable gas heaters like the plague as they produce copious amounts of water when burning.
 
Nugget La Poneh said:
If it is the same correct concrete that has been used for the stables, you shouldn't have the issue with damp and certainly no more than any other flooring (apart from it being an outside space and generally little or not heating). The only difference is that you can't wipe dry like you can other floorings.
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All Concrete absorbs water and if there is insufficient air flow will remain damp indefinitely.
 
My old tack room had a brick floor, it was an old one laid on sand and the rodents got underneath and caused it to sink so my dad took it out and put concrete down. That was ok (wasn't slippery but did get dusty).

My current tack room I put floor tiles down. These are pretty good. The down side is they are pale and show all the muddy footprints so get dark ones if you do this! We used the leftover tiles from the milking parlour so I didn't get a colour choice. Easy to clean though!
 
Brenjack said:
What do folks have on their tack room floors ie tiles, wood, bare concrete etc etc. I'm just building a new block of stables and tack room which are on concrete but wasn't sure if I should leave it bare.

Any thoughts/ideas
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We just changed the stable door to a full door with bars on the window and an alarm, its right next to the tap and the walls do get damp inside from the dampness outside. We wont resort to heaters as I feel its dangerous IOS, the liveries do hang their damp exercise rugs on the bridles hooks to dry.

In the summer they leave out side the numnahs but winter everything is taken inside. The tack seems fine and only gets mold on if left for about 2 months or so. Concrete is easy to sweep and it will remain as concrete till well indefinitely.
 
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