http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/ Basement Flooring | Basement Flooring Ideas | Basement Subfloor Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:37:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/comment-page-1/#comment-4310 Basement Floor Guy Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:57:41 +0000 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/#comment-4310 Hi Maureen, think I've got them all now. Hope they were what you were looking for and if you got any other questions, feel free to shout back. Hi Maureen, think I’ve got them all now. Hope they were what you were looking for and if you got any other questions, feel free to shout back.

]]> http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/comment-page-1/#comment-4309 Basement Floor Guy Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:56:24 +0000 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/#comment-4309 Hi Melissa, you could use what Jodi is suggesting above. If you have physical constraints that you just simply can't get around then you have to go with what would work best. There are a lot of laminates on the market today that are rated for below grade installations that already have a small (3mm) foam backing attached. You could simply lay down a thin moisture barrier and install this type of flooring directly over it if you are crowded for space. Not being able to see your actual situation that's probably the best I could suggest but be sure to check the manufacturers ratings and warranties before making a decision. Hi Melissa, you could use what Jodi is suggesting above. If you have physical constraints that you just simply can’t get around then you have to go with what would work best. There are a lot of laminates on the market today that are rated for below grade installations that already have a small (3mm) foam backing attached. You could simply lay down a thin moisture barrier and install this type of flooring directly over it if you are crowded for space. Not being able to see your actual situation that’s probably the best I could suggest but be sure to check the manufacturers ratings and warranties before making a decision.

]]> http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 Basement Floor Guy Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:52:32 +0000 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/#comment-4308 For a basement installation with a foam backed laminate, I would not suggest adding any additional underlayment or padding. You stand the chance of actually weakening the laminates and could cause them to bust at the seams. The backing already placed on them should be sufficient. However, it is suggested that you should still use at least some kind of poly moisture barrier underneath for added protection. For a basement installation with a foam backed laminate, I would not suggest adding any additional underlayment or padding. You stand the chance of actually weakening the laminates and could cause them to bust at the seams. The backing already placed on them should be sufficient. However, it is suggested that you should still use at least some kind of poly moisture barrier underneath for added protection.

]]> http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/comment-page-1/#comment-4307 Basement Floor Guy Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:50:01 +0000 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/#comment-4307 Brian, I wouldn't use this subfloor approach with what you are asking. You might look into something like Tyroc or similar instead. Brian, I wouldn’t use this subfloor approach with what you are asking. You might look into something like Tyroc or similar instead.

]]> http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/comment-page-1/#comment-4306 Basement Floor Guy Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:48:17 +0000 http://basementflooringguide.com/basement-flooring-preparation/#comment-4306 Hey Rex: Most pipes are run under the slab and then through it being "stubbed" out and not actually in the concrete slab itself. Although there are instances where you may incur a pipe in your concrete, but it's not likely that I know of. As far as depth of the drill bit into the concrete, depends on the screws you are using and the size of the polystyrene and plywood. Tapcon is a good concrete screw and here's a site that has much more information on what you are asking http://www.concretefasteners.com/anchors-fasteners/tapcon-screw/faqs.aspx Hey Rex:
Most pipes are run under the slab and then through it being “stubbed” out and not actually in the concrete slab itself. Although there are instances where you may incur a pipe in your concrete, but it’s not likely that I know of. As far as depth of the drill bit into the concrete, depends on the screws you are using and the size of the polystyrene and plywood. Tapcon is a good concrete screw and here’s a site that has much more information on what you are asking http://www.concretefasteners.com/anchors-fasteners/tapcon-screw/faqs.aspx

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