Many of the old brownstone floorplans in nyc public record refer to the first level as the basement and the floor below it as the cellar that is because many brownstones were constructed with a stoop from the street to the parlor 2nd floor which was the entertaining space with the highest ceiling height and most decorative.
Parlor floor and basement.
Wood panels such as plywood or oriented strand board are common subfloor choices.
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The parlor floor is typically a few steps above street level hence the iconic stoops and has high ceilings and large windows.
Many basement flooring materials like paint epoxy tile and rubber flooring for example can go down directly over the basement s original poured concrete floor as long as the concrete is in good condition.
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But this direct installation will result in a floor that s cold underfoot.
However because wood is a naturally porous substance that will absorb moisture when used as a basement subfloor these materials are often installed on mini joists known as sleepers which allow it to sit above a concrete pad.
Usually about 12 steps up from the.
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This basement is essentially a dashing pool parlor with a rustic brick wall which holds a tv.
The upper floors which are generally where the bedrooms are located tend to have lower ceilings while the garden level is a few steps below grade and has even shorter ceilings of 7 5 or 8 feet.
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In older cities like new york or boston the parlor floor is the floor of a brownstone or townhouse where the parlor was before it was split up into apartments.
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