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Is it a good idea to lay down a sheet of plastic (polyethylene) under the carpet pad when installing carpet on basement concrete floor? The pad I am getting has vapor barrier between the carpet and pad. Another possibility is to coat the floor with drylock. I am incliened towards the plastic...

Thanks guys. I cut the pipe flush to the floor and was able to find a plug (PVC with rubber ring) that fits in the fole by tightening a nut on the top. By tightening the nut, the rubber moves outwards and makes a tight fit.

Could you let me know what a top kap looks like and will it be available at HD or lowes? Is there a way to put internal threads on the pipe inexpensively? I amd thinking about cutting the pipe flush and put the threads so a threaded cap will cover this. It seems like the steel plate will...

Hello, found this great website while googling and hope to get some advice on my problem. I am finishing my basement and will be installing carpet in couple of weeks. In the basement floor, there is a white PVC pipe which is sticking out 2.5" (don't know if it is a drain or cleanout. When I...