basement subfloor necessary
#1
03-05-02, 06:28 AM
basement subfloor necessary
I'm in the process of planning to refinish my basement. Is it really necessary to install a subfloor in the basement, either a plywood or some of the newer types of subflooring?
Or would it suffice to just install a good resilient carpet and thick pad. I realize that the concrete absorbs a lot of the heat and can get cold, so I'm inquiring for different opinions......
thanks !
Or would it suffice to just install a good resilient carpet and thick pad. I realize that the concrete absorbs a lot of the heat and can get cold, so I'm inquiring for different opinions......
thanks !
#2
03-06-02, 04:04 AM
Use an 8-pound pad
I live in the mid-west. I finished my basement and the flooring is berber carpet over an 8-pound pad. The floor is very comfortable.
BTW - insulate the exterior walls.
BTW - insulate the exterior walls.
