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Re: brush on water proofing product(s) - I'm not endorsing them, for I haven't used them personally, because I was able to midigate moisture problems by regrading, dehumidifying, and ensuring that outside of foundation was waterproofed - many contractors skip this, even if required by code, for 'new-home municipal inspectors' don't always do what they are supposed to, or said another way, they don't nail their buddies who don't follow the building codes. From personal observation, it is amazing how many favors a fifth of Jack Daniels will buy a contractor. . . However, I suggested this as a possible solution based on what others have claimed to me as having worked for them. The manufacturer - an old reliable brand - claims that their product will block water under pressure from penetrating it's coating. I'll have to get the names of the brands - I believe there is more than one - and I'll post them here. I'd suggest that trying out it's effectiveness in one spot first, rather than do the whole basement floor and all the walls, would be best. I believe it can be rolled on, as well as brushed on. Also, I would then consider some kind of subfloor - preferably pressure treated 1x4 or 2x4 material be laid down as 'sleepers', in conjunction with a moisture barrier (6 mil poly sheething), and then covered w/ 5/8 or 3/4 plywood (ideally tongue and groove), so as to not wear thru the barrier coating. (As a cost effective approach, one could confine this subfloor to the area that has foot traffic, although that could be more of a hassle to install than its worth.) If one used this subflooring in their entire basement, foam insulation sheets could be installed between the sleepers in cold climates. As a side benefit, the subfloor would be far easier on one's feet, legs and back over time, as well as a slightly friendlier place for something to fall off of the layout, than concrete. There are some new, but somewhat costly, products that replace the wood sleepers with an extruded plastic material that permits water to dry out in the pockets molded into the extrusions. Some home centers now carry these products. A subfloor of plywood is still used w/ such a material. As a finishing touch, indoor/outdoor tight weave carpeting would be great.
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