[Sean]

I am actually just ripping the rug up from the floors of my garrage. *It was turned into a apartment 20 years ago. *It is a dry floor so it doesnot look like any seeler was used, though I do not think it is expensive so it wouldn't hurt.
I am actually laying down laminate flooring, the slip/lock kind. DUpont makes a real nice floor and simple to lay. Just lat a 6mm plastic type layer down then connect the peaces like a big puzzel. I was weary @ 1st, but it actually looks real nice, and not to expensive.
Good luck and best wishes for you and your family.