For sheet rubber in rolls.
Thin basement floor subfloor.
This method only measures subfloor thickness.
But combined with other methods that measure the finish floor you can get a fairly accurate reading of total floor thickness.
Rubber tile or rubber sheets 3 8 sq.
Even an inch or two in elevation for your subfloor will make a noticeable difference.
You ve probably seen this resilient flooring in health clubs and gyms.
Yes you can build a 12 inch high basement subfloor and stay dry above everything but basement ceilings tend to be low.
If you want a tile floor that isn t cold underfoot put down a basement subfloor before you install your tile.
The subfloor definition is professionally listed as the foundation for a floor in a building.
However because wood is a naturally porous substance that will absorb moisture when used as a basement subfloor these materials are often installed on mini joists known as sleepers which allow it to sit above a concrete pad.
Think of it as an impenetrable barrier that keeps your basement floor dry.
For tiles and 1 5 sq.
Full 8 foot tall basement ceilings in older homes are rare with 7 footers more the norm.