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Originally Posted by GreenLantern
When you guys started developing your basement from a new build what did you use to seal the concrete floor? Vapour barrier in the under lay? Did you paint it with anything?
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Originally Posted by Madman
Vapour barrier? No - I would think that would trap the moisture and actually cause more of an issue than anything.
I used Barricade 2x2 tiles which have a foam underlay and an R value of 3.2. Now that my basement is done, they were the greatest investment in the entire process. Carpet feels great, doesn't feel like you're walking on concrete, no musty smells and the temp is amazing.
http://www.rona.ca/en/insulated-r32-...3-1-4-01925002 |
And I actually went the other way. I didn't have great headroom, so I avoided putting down underlay and went straight to a luxury vinyl tile flooring directly on the concrete. Not only was it cheap and easy to instal, but it also is vinyl, so there isn't the risk of flooding damage. The best part, though was how surprisingly comfortable it is on the feet. I was expecting hard and cold, but it was surprisingly warm, with no underlayment at all.
http://evokeflooring.com/us/products/samuel