Tape a small square of clear plastic to the floor using painter s tape.
Rugs on basement cement floor cause damp spots.
In some spots went back and put on a second coat removed all flex noise and made the floor level as desired.
Master bedroom final floor outcome all level no depressions no creaking flexing of metal floor panels.
In fact basements are notoriously dark and damp places.
Molds and mildew can grow in damp carpets and beneath wall coverings.
A house with a 1 500 square foot roof sheds about 1 000 gallons of water for every inch of rain.
This can cause a veritable lake to form around your home if not checked.
Persistent condensation can lead to structural damage.
You can use hydraulic cement to prevent such issues as it is a water resistant product.
From structural damage to toxic mold that is hazardous to your health basement moisture can cause major issues for your home.
Unfortunately for homeowners a little bit of moisture can turn into a big problem.
Mix four parts of water to one part of household bleach and take a stiff cleaning brush to the surface.
Before you seal your floor check to see how damp it is.
Water leaks are caused by cracks in the basement floors and walls.
Carpet going in needed to use screws through the tack strip but did not take the installer that much longer.
Yet however common it may be moisture in your basement can be bad news.
Water seeps through the walls and results in mold and rust.
How and why water comes up from the basement floor can vary so investigative work is needed before panicking.
While in summer the humidity in the air condenses on basement walls often forming puddles on the floor and leading ultimately to a damp basement.
Damp basements can cause structural damage and endanger your health by causing allergies.
Finishing a basement without first dealing with the moisture problems can result in making health conditions worse and lead to significant damage as well.
After 24 hours check the plastic to see if water has condensed.
Within a week or so the damp spot progressed to a puddle 4 by 6 feet that a wet vac couldn t really keep up with.
The temporary fix was to rip up the carpet knock a hole in the concrete slab repair the leaking pipe fill in the hole with quickcrete cement and restretch the carpet once it and the pad had dried.
If you begin to notice wet spots on the basement floors or walls you probably have a basement moisture problem.
Next tackle any spots of mold on the walls ceiling or floors with bleach.
In many cases a dehumidifier can provide a solution.
