Stuck on deciding what type of floors to put in your basement? This article from DIY Network has some tips.
The Best Basement Flooring Options
When it comes to choosing basement flooring, there’s good news. Almost any kind of flooring is okay to install in a below-grade basement. Most properly installed types of flooring can stand up to damp conditions and high humidity.
Here are other basement flooring ideas:
Epoxy Floor
Epoxy floor coatings are good if you can live with a hard surface flooring. Epoxy comes in a lot of colors, is totally waterproof, and it’s easy to apply.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is the designer’s choice, with tons of colors and styles. It’s unaffected by moisture and goes directly onto concrete that’s smooth and free of cracks.
Vinyl Tile
Vinyl tile and sheet flooring also goes directly over prepared concrete and will withstand even minor flooding with no ill effect. Resilient vinyl floor provides a bit of cushioning underfoot and is fairly inexpensive. Higher priced vinyl does a good job of mimicking ceramic tile, real stone, and even wood.
Engineered Wood
Engineered wood flooring gives you the warmth and beauty of real wood with the stability and moisture resistance of laminate construction. Click-together tiles and planks are DIY-friendly and easy to install as a floating floor system. Check to make sure the type you choose is rated for below-grade basements.
Rubber
Rubber flooring comes in sheets and DIY-friendly tiles with interlocking edges. You’ll find lots of colors that make it fun to create your own designs. Rubber floors are nicely cushioned and a good choice for basement playrooms.
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