Water coming through grout

rawdon Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 20, 2011, 08:31 AM

Water coming through grout

I have a finished basement & tile was placed on top of cement floor in laundry & bathroom-& every spring the grout gets wet--however the rest of the basement is carpeted & I have pulled up the carpeting in areas & no dampness or water also the furnace room is just cement & also no dampness----can I be getting mould under the tiles which are extremely cold & is their a quick fix without having to rip up the tiles & seal the floor
Regards steve
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