Sealing basement floor

It's important to seal a basement floor to keep moisture out.

Water seeping up from the basement floor can be a pain and a big deal. Here is what is causing the water issue and what you can do to fix it.

Scrapes from heavy appliances and furniture, cracks from seeping moisture, and dirt and grime can lead to problems for your otherwise pristine concrete flooring. Sealing basement floor cracks and applying a sealant to the flooring can save the concrete from further damage.

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How we painted our formerly disgusting basement floor. Now it is beautiful!

How are your painted concrete floors holding up in the basement? Check out my honest update on how are basement floors look after 3 years!

Here's a three-fold approach to a new insulated basement floor, including an Insulated Subfloor System, engineered cork flooring, and easy-to-install

Whether an unfinished or finished basement with vinyl flooring, consider the budget friendly option of paint and read these tips for a painted vinyl floor.

Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet. Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring. Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the concrete and the finished floor, sealing off dampness and giving moisture a chance to dissipate.

A simple, step by step tutorial of how to apply Rust-Oleum's RockSolid floor coating. This metallic RockSolid polycuramine garage floor finish is more durable than paint or epoxy. This post includes a video tutorial, detailed step by step photo tutorial, and answers to frequently asked questions.

An easy weekend DIY project. Paint your concrete basement floor and expand your living area! Add extra space or even another family room.

Editor's note: Carri Beer and Michael Hindle are renovating a 1954 house in Catonsville, Maryland. Hindle is a Certified Passive House Consultant and owner of Passive to Positive. Beer is a registered architect who has been practicing sustainable architecture for 18 years. She is an associate principal with Brennan+Company Architects. For a list of the couple's posts, see the “Related Articles” sidebar below. This post was written by Carri Beer.

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