My basement floor is rough cement and the dust sticks to my feet and gets tracked throughout the house. What do other townhouse owners do? Epoxy? Linoleum? Carpet? Tile?
Based on the dust description of the space, maybe the question is actually referring to the cellar floor which is below the garden level and usually holds the boiler or other mechanical equipment for the house. Carpet would probably attract dust and would not be advised. If the concrete is even, tile might be a way to go since it is durable and cleans up easy.
Does any home owners out there have tips on how to seal off the floor space in the cellar?
The best way is to use a water-based epoxy coating that is usually used in garages or car showroom.
ReplyDeleteSome of that stuff got bad reviews. Did you polish your floor first?
ReplyDeleteWe painted the floor until we decide which soft, modular floor tile to use. Drainage egress must be preserved. http://www.garageflooringinc.com/tiles/index.html
ReplyDeleteAgreed, it sound like the cellar and the ideal would be tile but you need a level surface otherwise tile will look awful.
ReplyDeleteceramic tile--the right tile guy can make it level.
ReplyDeleteI would bring in someone who specializes in concrete floors. Concrete floors can be really beautiful. First thing to determine is the condition of the existing concrete. Is the dust coming from the concrete itself or the cellar environment. Don't just cover it up make sure it is properly repaired.
ReplyDeleteHope I'm not too late for this tread. There are a lot of options for finishing cellar floors. I had a similar problem: rough cement floors that were always dirty and difficult to clean. I used the simple option of Benjamin Moore Floor & Patio Latex paint. I used 2 coats and the floors look a thousand times better and are much easier to clean. If the concrete is relatively new, you can simply paint the untreated floor after a good washing. If there's lots of grease or oil stains, I would recommend pre-treating the floor with an acid etch solution you can get at any hardware store (apply with a non-metallic plant sprinkler). The paint comes in a few standard colors, but you can also mix in any Benny Moore color to the base.
ReplyDeleteFor more durable cement treatment, a 2-part epoxy paint can be used, but that requires a little more effort.