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LIF Infant
Member since 12/06 369 total posts
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Basement smell
We moved into a new house about 3 months ago and the basement has a bad basement smell that I cannot get rid of. We run a dehumidifier constantly. We replaced the carpet and repainted the finished side. It still smells. Nothing unusual came up during our home inspection, but I am starting to get concerned. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas? A product I can use? A company I can call to have it investigated further? TIA
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Posted 9/14/15 8:34 AM  |
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Re: Basement smell
You said you painted the finished side- what about the unfinished side? Maybe that's where the smell is coming from?
In our basement I painted the walls and floors with a sealant- like a waterproofing type paint. I forget the name. Maybe you can try that on the other side ?
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| Posted 9/14/15 4:49 PM |
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Blubtrflygrl
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Re: Basement smell
TBH, this is one of the reasons I would never buy a home with a basement anymore.
Made that mistake....especially being close to the water...as a result we get water in on occasion, and were also affected by Sandy.
DH has put a ton of work in down there but I feel like the smell never goes away.
I also don't think it's as apparent to outsiders but DH and I really notice it.
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| Posted 9/15/15 6:25 PM |
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cets1290
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Basement smell
i agree with the above poster about the sealant. Makes a huge difference
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| Posted 9/15/15 8:48 PM |
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LIF Infant
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Re: Basement smell
Posted by anonymoususer
You said you painted the finished side- what about the unfinished side? Maybe that's where the smell is coming from?
In our basement I painted the walls and floors with a sealant- like a waterproofing type paint. I forget the name. Maybe you can try that on the other side ?
Thanks. I have been researching like crazy and decided that would be my next step and hope for the best. Thanks so much!
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| Posted 9/16/15 8:28 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Basement smell
Posted by cets1290
i agree with the above poster about the sealant. Makes a huge difference
But if the walls actually get moist or damp, won't the sealant eventually peel off?
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| Posted 9/16/15 12:23 PM |
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