I live in MS and we have the mandatory concreate slab foundation and it is carpeted. The problem is that my husband is recovering from cancer and there seems to be more dust and a mildew smell since we came home from TN. It may just be the change in climate. BUT we are looking into maybe polishing the concrete and having it stained. What are the best "allergy" effective flooring options that won't strain our brains or pockets.
2007-09-25 18:05:33 · 8 answers · asked by LucyLou 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
OK we live in MS home of mold and floods. We need to know if anyone has tried any newer options besides carpeting that will help keep allergens, mildew, mold etc down. It is MS so we have a lot of moisture and humidity. Any ideas on painting the concrete? how toos and what not?
2007-09-25 22:20:23 · update #1
I painted and stenciled my floor, that way when I get tired of it I can change it when I want to. Looks great, low maintenance, NO dustmites, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.
2007-09-25 19:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Deborah A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to look into a laminate floor. They are easy to install. They kinda go together like a puzzle, and require minimal cuts. They also "float" on top of your existing floor. So if you decide later to use your concrete slab for flooring they will not be damaged.
Laminate is very durable and can be cleaned very easily. A quick daily run through with the original Swiffer will be more than enough to keep the dust away. HTH!
2007-09-25 19:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by LC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concrete might get a bit cold in the winter. Tile is rather inexpensive and lasts virtually forever. I have asthma and I carpeted my home with Berber carpet. This has helped and it is warm and soft. I am concerned about falling down on a hard surface like tile, concrete or even wood.
2007-09-25 19:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer about shining and coloring the concrete is interesting. The only drawback, it seems, is how hard the floor will be. It won't be forging for dancing. I think I would put down some tile or laminate.
2016-05-18 22:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try tile! or linoleum based products a floor of wood may work easier to clean those new Floor are easier to put down now..get a reliable contractor like (Loews or Home Depot to install it)..if available its some times a tax write off as an improvement too..
2007-09-25 20:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminate is easy to take care of
Vinyl is easy to take care of
Painted, can't tile or vinyl over
Tile, cold and sometimes hard to care for
Looped berber carpet, wear like Iron and won't suck up dirt like a pile carpet.
2007-09-26 06:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinyl tile, ceramic tile, floating wood floors. Stay away from those cheap, crappy looking laminate floors.
2007-09-26 03:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
polished concrete will be far too hard.
have a look at floating timber floors.
2007-09-25 18:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by dirtyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋