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Wed, Sep 6, 06 at 9:48
| Hello,
I plan on putting tiles on my basement concrete floor. I heard it's a bad idea to put files directly onto the concrete. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks. |
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- Posted by western_pa_luann (My Page) on Wed, Sep 6, 06 at 10:40
| I have ceramic tiles applied directly to concrete. They have been there 12 years now with no trouble... |
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| western_pa_luann: Have you gotten water in your basement since the tiles have been installed? We think we've fixed a water problem, but I don't want to take any chances. I'd like to put a flooring in that won't be a problem if the floor gets some water. Would ceramic tile be a good choice? |
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- Posted by western_pa_luann (My Page) on Fri, Sep 15, 06 at 23:12
| Nope - no water. It does get damp but we run a dehumidifier from spring to fall. I don't know WHAT would happen if water soaked the tiles! |
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| rmslayer are you considering ceramic tile or vinyl tile? Any rough spot or pebble will protrude through the vinyl tile if placed directly on cement. |
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