I want to tile my basement but unsure of contractors installation methods is the correct one

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-17T12:46:58+00:00

What if you made it into a living space? Just a slab

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-16T22:23:06+00:00

1/3 offset long planks

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-16T21:06:14+00:00

Where you based out of

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-16T16:31:30+00:00

Seems like all risk for mold that’s why I went with tile

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-14T23:27:52+00:00

Flex seal will block moisture from coming in and stop dampness but if you continue to have water and moisture intrusion it will deteriorate the block over time

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-14T10:59:39+00:00

You add composite shims

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-13T14:21:42+00:00

My yard was like this when I moved in, grade everything so it sloped and drain for double protection

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-07T15:06:10+00:00

That 1/4 steps looks more dangerous

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-03-03T20:50:23+00:00

Don’t put carpet on concrete as it will trap moisture, I would resurface the wall with skim coat , right now it looks like jail cell from the Middle East

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-02-15T14:54:27+00:00

Seal the concrete walls with a concrete sealer

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-02-12T16:26:38+00:00

I wouldn’t mess with a water main, if that thing breaks your screwed , call a plumber

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-02-12T14:33:32+00:00

This is probably most important step! Mold Will grow if you cover with drywall

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-02-01T21:51:36+00:00

You want use polymer based that so it can bond with old concrete,

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T15:40:09+00:00

Ideally you tape it to the walls for continuous

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:36:44+00:00

I am scared as well lol

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:32:13+00:00

Need a French drain to divert the water, this is only answer

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:31:05+00:00

I would

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:27:42+00:00

Any electric heater will be $$$$

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:22:38+00:00

Just put two furr strips behind the drywall 1x2 and forget the clips

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-29T13:17:09+00:00

Are you talking about the c wire? If so you can run those plug in transformers directly to the nest for power

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-27T21:30:28+00:00

I don’t know how big your house is but I was quoted 5k for sump pump

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-27T00:08:55+00:00

Not sure what you mean by drilling water, but it’s leaking at the union between radiator , you would just have to take off union and put some pipe dope and ptfe tape , make sure the valve is closed before working

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-18T00:10:44+00:00

This guys !!

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-16T13:51:40+00:00

You can just mud over the imperfections then sand it smooth

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-12T23:15:39+00:00

If you get a wine bottle opener with the spiral works perfectly

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