Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 13 Share #1 Posted March 13 Some water from the bathroom renovation got some carpet wet in the basement. We never cared much for the carpet so we tore out the wet area and kept going. Choosing new flooring this week. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 13 Share #2 Posted March 13 Why would you change that beautiful tile out, ever? It is perfect for VA! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 13 Share #3 Posted March 13 I hope you did not find asbestos while you were at it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted March 13 Share #4 Posted March 13 25 minutes ago, jsharr said: I hope you did not find asbestos while you were at it.... That linoleum almost certainly has asbestos. Don't disturb it. Fine to go over the top with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 13 Author Share #5 Posted March 13 42 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why would you change that beautiful tile out, ever? It is perfect for VA! Pretty mod looking isn’t it! 14 minutes ago, Scrapr said: That linoleum almost certainly has asbestos. Don't disturb it. Fine to go over the top with it House was built in 1985, I think asbestos wasn’t in use then. But we plan to leave as is and layer on top. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted March 13 Share #6 Posted March 13 25 minutes ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: Pretty mod looking isn’t it! House was built in 1985, I think asbestos wasn’t in use then. But we plan to leave as is and layer on top. 1989 but there are many exceptions where it is still in use. Just don't go scraping it up & eating the remains. https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/epa-actions-protect-public-exposure-asbestos#:~:text=1989 Partial Ban on the,These uses remain banned. One of the more common hot spots for asbestos is drywall mud. When I sold my business I started up a asbestos testing business for the new owner. I got certified & he did too. It's shocking how much is still around & in use. I only got certified to help the new owner navigate the process. At the next renewal I let it lapse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted March 14 Share #7 Posted March 14 Something like this is what I would consider putting in. While this appears to be wood waterproof flooring, would probably lean towards the wood look vinyl floooring 'boards'. QuickStep Studio + Spill Repel Whistler Oak 12-mm T x 6-in W x 48-in L Waterproof Wood Plank Laminate Flooring (1 / Carton) in the Laminate Flooring department at Lowes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted March 14 Share #8 Posted March 14 14 hours ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: Some water from the bathroom renovation got some carpet wet in the basement. We never cared much for the carpet so we tore out the wet area and kept going. Choosing new flooring this week. When I saw :"linoleum" I suspected it was going to be older stuff. Vinyl flooring like Congoleum that is cheaper and needs less care is the main low cost flooring in residences today. When my house was rebuilt in 2020-21, "Congoleum" was what was recommended for the kitchen, back porch and bathroom. The rest of the house got Oak Natural 3.25" Flooring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 14 Share #9 Posted March 14 I like it! Don't cover it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 14 Share #10 Posted March 14 We have an epoxy finish on our basement concrete. It’s dope AF. Next time water spills just squeegee it out the back door. It’s a one and done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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