Old 09-27-2010, 08:41 PM
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Deb G
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Originally Posted by HeatherQuilts
For the wet basement part... Kilz and Drylock both make a waterproofing paint, specifically for basements or garages that let water in.
http://www.masterchem.com/masterchem...006b0910acRCRD

http://www.ugl.com/drylokMasonry/mas...ofer/latex.php

So, I would use one of these on your walls while you are washing all that fabric (with vinegar!!) to prevent it from happening again.

Good luck!
Two years ago my mom's basement flooded due to a cracked outside faucet. What a mess! She lost alot of stuff and the whole basement had to be redone.
Her basement always smelled damp/musty so we used drylok, put on 2 coats and no moisture problems since. Doesn't smell musty anymore either.
I would recommend that you run a dehumidifier at all times if you plan to keep your sewing machine and fabric down there. Makes a huge differnece.
Best of luck to you.
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