Hi All,
This is my first post. I am finishing my basement and am in the process of putting in my subfloor.
My basement is a level concrete slab with cinder block walls.
I do not have any moisture problems, but am installing a moisture barrier anyways.
On the walls, I first put Drylock.
On the floor I put down 1/2" rigid foam with a 1/4" gap on all sides. I filled the 1/4" perimeter with "Great Stuff" expanding foam. I tuck taped all of the joints and laid them off center.
On top of that I am laying 3/4" treated OSB (nailed down with powder driven masonry nails).
On top of the OSB I am going to be installing vinyl tiles. This part of the basement will be where my wife does laundry.
I have 2 floor drains in the concrete. Both are 4" black PVC pipe. One is used to drain from my HVAC/water heater. Another is not used for anything. (pictures attached).
My questions are:
1. For the drain used by by my HVAC/water heater, is it OK to simply cut out a square in the subfloor for access, or do I have to raise it so the top is flush with the new tile floor?
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2. The drain that is not used - can I just cover over it with my subfloor? Do I need to do something special to plug it?
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There is water in the bottom, but I do not plan on using it for anything. If I can't cover it, how can I raise it up and make it level with the tiles?
I also have a standpipe where my laundry and tub drains into.
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I'd like to avoid calling a plumber.
Thanks much!
--Michael
This is my first post. I am finishing my basement and am in the process of putting in my subfloor.
My basement is a level concrete slab with cinder block walls.
I do not have any moisture problems, but am installing a moisture barrier anyways.
On the walls, I first put Drylock.
On the floor I put down 1/2" rigid foam with a 1/4" gap on all sides. I filled the 1/4" perimeter with "Great Stuff" expanding foam. I tuck taped all of the joints and laid them off center.
On top of that I am laying 3/4" treated OSB (nailed down with powder driven masonry nails).
On top of the OSB I am going to be installing vinyl tiles. This part of the basement will be where my wife does laundry.
I have 2 floor drains in the concrete. Both are 4" black PVC pipe. One is used to drain from my HVAC/water heater. Another is not used for anything. (pictures attached).
My questions are:
1. For the drain used by by my HVAC/water heater, is it OK to simply cut out a square in the subfloor for access, or do I have to raise it so the top is flush with the new tile floor?
2. The drain that is not used - can I just cover over it with my subfloor? Do I need to do something special to plug it?
There is water in the bottom, but I do not plan on using it for anything. If I can't cover it, how can I raise it up and make it level with the tiles?
I also have a standpipe where my laundry and tub drains into.
I'd like to avoid calling a plumber.
Thanks much!
--Michael
