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Søborg, Denmark – from raw basement to a new tiled floor

A documented floor sequence from excavation and capillary-breaking stone layer to reinforcement, tile laying and the finished basement room.

Denmark · SøborgModerator reviewedPublished 2026-08-29Updated 2026-09-08
Søborg, Denmark – from raw basement to a new tiled floor

Short answer

The existing floor was removed, excavation was carried out, a new capillary break layer was installed, and the remaining floor build-up was completed with new tiles.

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Work documented

The existing floor was removed, excavation was carried out, a new capillary break layer was installed, and the remaining floor build-up was completed with new tiles.

What the case shows

The photo series shows the transition from the unfinished structure to a bright, finished basement room with large-format tiles.

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First-party project documentation from Denmark. The physical work is documented; approvals and suitability for a specific use must be checked for each property.View full original project ↗
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