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Decorative Stamped Concrete Over Basement Slab

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

I would like to do decorative stamped concrete over the slab in the basement but....

When we moved in to our house the basement had a musty smell. I removed linoleum from one of the rooms and that seemed to take care of the smell. I assume the linoleum was trapping whatever moisture comes up through the slab I've been monitoring the smell all fall, winter and (very wet) spring and there hasn't been any moisture or mustiness.

My question is....can I pour concrete over the slab for the decorative stamp? Will additional concrete still allow the slab to breathe? My contractor is encouraging me to go with tile but I'm worried we'll get the smell back. Any other options or suggestions?

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