Floor covering for a concrete slab family room?
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Our family room is the lower level of a tri-level, and at one end is the washer and dryer and furnace. The carpeting is old now and we need a better choice for flooring! The two challenges are concrete under the carpet, and possible water damage from the Washer or Water Heater at the end of the room. Help?!
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Hi I was considering buying loose lay vinyl plank flooring for my basement. It is not a click system, and doesn't require fasteners of any kind or glue. If you have water damage, you can remove the wet planks, clean and dry them out. Then you put them back down. You can even replace damaged ones in the middle of the floor, without disrupting the other planks. here's an article on that type of flooring.
http://www.homeflooringpros.com/blog-guides/loose-lay-vinyl-plank-flooring/
We just replaced our old vinyl tile (40 years old) with LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile). Went right over the old tile. It's virtually indestructible and waterproof. We too are on a concrete slab. The new tile doesn't feel as cold to bare feet as the old tile.
I absolutely recommend vinyl plank tile! I have had t for 3 years now and LOVE it! It is water proof and practically scratch proof. I got mine delivered from Build Direct online. Good luck!
If you have the budget, i would lay tile with heat underneath. That way in the winter when it is cold and damp, it will feel good underfoot as well as aid in heating up the room. Best done by a professional. If that is not an option, I would go with one of the new vinyl products. Easy to clean and maintain.
Floor tile (vinyl, ceramic, quarry, carpet, etc.) or new carpet BUT DO NOT INSTALL LINOLEUM over concrete! Concrete has to breathe and linoleum doesn't allow it so it invites mold underneath (shows through as black spots).
Makes sense! Thanks.
You're welcome glad I could help!
Maybe cork flooring would work for you, or carpet tiles.