Friend asked me this and I didn’t have an answer for him. He apparently has used Drylok on his basement walls and was happy with the performance. But Drylok isn’t rated for use on floors, so he was wondering if there was a product available that worked like Drylok but could be used on floors?
So damp proofing while standing up to traffic.
jt8
Lighting up an exterior isn't just about ambiance— it's also about code compliance. Here is what the code says about safety and efficiency when it comes to outdoor lighting.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial NowGet instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
Replies
We just used one, it's an industrial epoxy specifically for vapor/damp proofing floors. Got it from a friend in the business, so I don't recall the name (can try to find out) but it was horrifically expensive. Like... 200.00/gal. Great results though.
PaulB
http://www.makeabettertomorrow.com
Edited 10/17/2008 8:38 am ET by PaulBinCT
LOL, that is probably a bit more than he wanted to spend :)
jt8
lol just a bit ;)
I'm just sayin'
This is a whole different thing than paint--but there are panels about 2' square that snap together to make a floor. They have dimpled plastic on the bottom and OSB on top. Called Dry-Core, I think (there is another brand name for a similar product out there too).
I've got some Drylock over a shrinkage crack in my shop floor (4' underground), and it's been fine for 5-6 years.
Forrest
I've always wondered if you could Drylok the floor and then coat it with a basement floor paint. Part of me thinks it would work... The Drylok clogs the pores of the crete and then the top coat of traffic paint handles the wear and tear.
jt8