What flooring would work well on concrete basement flooring?
Related Discussions
Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.
How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?
How to apply peel and stick wallpaper?
I want to spruce up my walls with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Has anyone used this before and can advise me as to how to apply it properly?
How to stain wood floor?
I've heard staining is a good technique for updating floors. So how do I stain my wood floor?
What color flooring goes well with golden oak cabinets?
What color of flooring would look good with our cabinets in kitche?. I don't want to darken room or pull the orange color. Looking at the wood look. Really need hel... See more
Should I sand my walls or just redo the sheetrock?
We bought a house and the walls in the basement were stuccoed by what I would believe was a five year old. It is very thick and its not level. Its so "pointy I have a... See more
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/floors/best-basement-flooring-options
A lot of the DIY guys on tv use the vinyl flooring... especially in areas where there might be water intrusion (like in a basement that might get flooded in the spring or during heavy rains)... they say that once the water goes away the vinyl flooring is fine.
Vinyl waterproof click plank flooring
You can use laminate or hardwood but be sure your floor never gets damp from the humidity. To test for dampness,. place a plastic garbage bag on the floor, tape all sides and leave a few days to see if there is any moisture under the plastic. If there is you will need to put down the 2X2 foot square insulators which also make the floor damp proof.
Any manufactured flooring would be perfect - Pergo, Armstrong, etc. This type of flooring isn't affected by changes in temperature and is a floating floor so they don't sit directly on a chilly concrete slab.
Ceramic tile can be installed over concrete. I know this because after our basement flooded, we had new carpet laid down. Then we flooded again and kissed that brand new carpet good-by. We installed ceramic tiles after that. No more flooding. It wore well and we loved it.
I love the new tile out there that looks like wood. It does not absorb moisture from your basement, if you ever have water damage you do not have to tear up and replace, cleans easy, low maintenance and doesnt show wear