Should I use ceramic tile in a basement appartment?
It is possible to use the tile just about anywhere only if the basement is a very dry one and level. Depending upon the area you live in with the weather conditions, ceramic tiles can be very cold and the mortar between the tiles can crack and become unsightly. Tiles are cold and slippery when wet too, so use caution for what your intentions of use of the tile will be for too. Renters, children, old folks, storage, etc. I saw a wonderful product that they use on these home shows on HGTV. You can buy big self sticking tiles of carpeting. Some are about 16x16 inch squares. No hassle to put down, just peel and stick. If one gets damaged, it peels back up and you can replace it. Carpet is more likely the answer since the floor is next to the ground, it also acts as a sound barrier and is easier on the old tired feets too. You might want to weigh the cost effectiveness of both materials and go with what best suits your needs. Good luck and have fun with it. Donna
you might lose back pressure (which you need some). So yea, get a smaller exhaust. the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust sounds really good on the Zs/Gs (idk what year yours is)
Why would you need something that large? 2.5 is more than plenty.
You could, but why would you want to spend all that money on tiles. If you dont have a water problem in the basement, there are 2 things you can use that are inexpensive to use down there.first, look into a laminate floor. Very durable and inexpensive, or second, an epoxy floor that gets painted on.
Ceramic needs a level floor. Most basement floors are pitched towards a floor drain. Ceramic is also cold and hard on the feet as well as expensive. Consider engineered wood, which is designed for below elevation installation. It will be more stable than laminate. If it's a starver's apartment, use a good basement epoxy paint, throw the chips around that come with, and add some bound carpet ends that you can find fairly cheaply in home improvement centers.
