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Agree that concrete will wick moisture into wood. Be careful with some rubber / plastic / nylons and such as the can be hygroscopic (pulls moisture in) and can have a wicking effect. I have several different plastic based parts bins. Some of them produce drops of water out of thin air and will rust any carbon based metals left in them. A lot of carpets are nylon, too. 

 

Also, dehumidifiers, ceiling fans and HVAC blower to keep air moving in a basement is worth the jingle to run them. 

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I did floor covering with a good friend for several years.  There is a commercial product which is to be glued down and comes in nominally 2-foot squares.  It has a rubbery back with short-nap carpet on the upper surface.  You've all seen it in hospitals, at least, I'm sure.  See if the local floor covering store can't sell you a few remnant pieces.  Cut it to shape with a straightedge and utility knife.  It's hardly 1/4" thick, and provides the best performance in all respects mentioned above.

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