Basement flooring (by Lisa [UT]) Sep 19, 2008 10:45 AM
Basement flooring (by CTLandlord2 [CT]) Sep 19, 2008 1:16 PM
Basement flooring (by Drew [MN]) Sep 19, 2008 3:40 PM
Basement flooring (by Carrie [OH]) Sep 20, 2008 12:48 AM
Basement flooring (by Carrie [OH]) Sep 20, 2008 12:53 AM
Basement flooring (by Anon [PA]) Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM
Basement flooring (by Lisa [UT]) Posted on: Sep 19, 2008 10:45 AM Message:
State Specific Question About: UTAH (UT)
I'm replacing carpet in the basement. Nothing has been done to the concrete under the pad. I've heard painting/sealing it will help with mustiness. Any suggestions????
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Basement flooring (by CTLandlord2 [CT]) Posted on: Sep 19, 2008 1:16 PM Message:
There's some type of paint I heard about, but also I saw a new product made by Dupont, that is a special type of flooring that creates a moisture barrier. It's in squares and snaps in like a click lock. Plus, it's mold resistant. Someone here may know more about it. I saw it at a home show recently for basements. they also had snap in wall panels. Maybe Home Depot or lows has something similar or may even carry it.
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Basement flooring (by Drew [MN]) Posted on: Sep 19, 2008 3:40 PM Message:
Depends on what you're replacing the carpet with. If you're putting down tile shouldn't matter just make sure the floor is clean. You can get a seal (in every Menard's ad weekly) that you can prime the floor with. It's suppose to bond to the concrete and create a moisture barrier but doesn't insulate or pad (obviously). I know a couple of people that stuff that looks like a cork board and lays down in squares underneath carpeting. This provides insulation in addition to the pad but wasn't a solid moisture barrier.
If you have a musty smell and get dampness on the floor look into the epoxy sealant. Will prevent the moisture. --97.88.xxx.xxx |
Basement flooring (by Carrie [OH]) Posted on: Sep 20, 2008 12:48 AM Message:
I just finished my entire basement and had the musty smell too. That is until I went to Lowe's anfd bout a dehumidifier. It has settings so it will shut off when it reaches the desired amount of humidity. It was amazing how mush water was in the air down there. It's gonna save my drywall and funrniture for sure and I notice a difference in the feel and smell within a few hours.
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Basement flooring (by Carrie [OH]) Posted on: Sep 20, 2008 12:53 AM Message:
Oh, I forgot, i also saw that flooring at the home Depot. It was very thick, unbelievably thick and durable. It was cheap, too. They had tiles and ones that looked like wood. I thought it wa sperfect for a basement floor. Plus, if it ever got damaged, but other than a hge fire I can't see how it could, the color and texture goes all the way through, but anyways, you can simply take up one picce and replace it. I think it had like a 30 year warranty. --207.69.xxx.xx |
Basement flooring (by Anon [PA]) Posted on: Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM Message:
As Carrie said you need a dehumidifier to remove the moisture/mustiness out of the basement. Walmart has one Gold Star for about $180. --151.197.xxx.xx |
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