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Old 09-25-2009, 01:50 PM   #1
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Old Concrete Basement Floor Finish?


trying to make a old basement floor look presentable any suggustions?


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Old 09-25-2009, 02:46 PM   #2
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Way too much information,
especially for a first post.
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Do you have a picture to share so that we may recommend solutions?
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trying to make a old basement floor look presentable any suggustions?
Pink Shag Carpet would be a must in your situation.
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Coat entire surface with tar, about 1/2'' average. go to wallmart when they are having a pillow sale. purchase 2 pillows per sqft (feather filled only) start at on end of floor, cut pillows open, shake over floor until the desired result is acheived. G
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