Basement drain is useless

[jimhenry1954]

I found out that hard way that my laundry room in the basement does not drain water. Water heater broke and flooded living room next to laundry.

The problem is that the floor does not slope towards the drain, therefore water goes else where. How can this concrete floor be fixed?

[widing]

You could try getting one of these from the hardware store:

Oatey 27 in. X 29 in. Plastic Washing Machine Pan
Model 34067
Store SKU # 432086
Internet # 162534
Catalog # 100080446
Price: $19.35/ea
Provides protection from washing machine overflow or hose failure.
Made from high impact plastic. Will not rust or corrode.
Pans have formed hole to punch out for the furnished, 1 in. PVC plastic
fitting.

[majakdragon]

They also make pans for water heaters that work the same way. They are mandatory in some States. Good luck.