GreenJeans Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I'll be installing a sump in a bedroom closet, on the other side of the wall from the tank. I also plan to plumb a kit sink as a water source and drain. What's the best way to protect my floors long term? Put everything on stands so I can clean spills underneath? Some sort of rubber mats? I'm thinking like those all-weather trays in SUV trunks... Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtarmitage Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Maybe build a plywood tray with a 2x2 lip. caulk the cracks, then coat with flex seal paint. Then it can be a custom fit to protect the entire space and can be removed in the future with no damage to the floors. As a bonus, its inexpensive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasisreefling Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I'd recommend retaining airflow and enough space to get your hand under a stand to wipe it up. Any attempt to seal it will trap moisture and cause cupping or mildew. I see it all the time on hardwood that has vinyl over it in areas where a dishwasher or toilet has leaked and it doesn't take a lot of moisture. Personally I'd put a small fan down to help any excess moisture wick out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Another good option are hot water heater drain pans they can be picked up at Home Depot or Lowe’s 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenJeans Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Oasisreefling said: I'd recommend retaining airflow and enough space to get your hand under a stand to wipe it up. Any attempt to seal it will trap moisture and cause cupping or mildew. I see it all the time on hardwood that has vinyl over it in areas where a dishwasher or toilet has leaked and it doesn't take a lot of moisture. Personally I'd put a small fan down to help any excess moisture wick out. This is exactly what I plan to do. Keep things on stands, leave just enough room to get a towel under there if I have to, and keep good air flow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvo Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Use a tray with a leak detector in it. Any saltwater on the wood even for a short time is bad news. You can still use stands inside the tray if you want. A fan to keep moisture down will be helpful to the entire closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenJeans Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Use a tray with a leak detector in it. Any saltwater on the wood even for a short time is bad news. You can still use stands inside the tray if you want. A fan to keep moisture down will be helpful to the entire closet.I worry that, even with a large tray, a spill will happen outside of it and moisture will get wicked under and trappedSent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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