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Question:

Heated concrete basement floor;what do you recommend for a floor covering? Basement will contain a bedroom,family room,bathrrom , hobby room and a storage/utilty room.

Answer:

Just about anything you want. The floor temperature never exceeds 85F degrees so any flooring on the market can be used.

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