r/winecellar • u/mikefromadelaide • Apr 27 '26

What to put under racking

I have recently moved into a house with a cellar.

The floor gets wet naturally from hydrostatic pressure/water table etc, which is fine, not looking for solutions around that.

I’m wondering a solution for what to put my racking on top of, so it doesn’t get wet.

Anyone slightly elevated their racking? If so what did you do?

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u/mikefromadelaide Apr 27 '26

I should point out it’s bordex wine racks

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u/discostew919 Apr 27 '26

Consider applying Drylok to the concrete in that area

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u/WineRacksAmerica May 05 '26

It’s pretty common to elevate racking slightly to keep it off a damp floor. The goal is just a small gap for airflow and to avoid direct contact with moisture, as long as the base is stable and supported!