Best floor for basement in-floor water-radiant heat.
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Hi, we have a cement floor with water tubes type radiant heat and I'm hoping for: simple cleaning, conductivity of heat, mindful of humidity issues - Oh - and did I say - economical.? Thinking of coloured cement epoxy finish? or porcelain tiles? linoleum?
Thanks for your help.
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