What is best flooring type for finished basement?
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http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/floors/best-basement-flooring-options
Look for the "greenest" or low "voc" flooring you can find. Before committing (if possible), purchase a box or piece and place in the space for a few days and see what happens. Not 100% foolproof, but it helps. I would also consider better ventilation, be it a dehumidifier, fan or ionic air purifier.
Probably vinyl plank, but source the glue to ensure it doesn't outgass noxious fumes..... I used to have to do this for hospital remodels.
You could potentially use laminate but again have to find out its not having formeldyhe preservative in noxious levels.... thats the problem with all pressed wood products including cabinets. Formeldyhe also is used in carpeting, synthetic upholstry fabrics. California has made it easy cause they've banned products with high formeldyhe outgassing products, so when looking at products on Home Depot or Lowes, look on the description and it will say it doesn't meet California TSCA Title VI or is not meet Proposition 65
https://www.epa.gov/formaldehyde/questions-and-answers-regarding-laminate-flooring
https://www.homedepot.com/c/FAQ#65
This Pergo flooring says it meet Calif. Formeldyhe code in the product description, California 93120 Phase 2 Compliant for Formaldehyde.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pergo-XP-Southern-Grey-Oak-10-mm-Thick-x-6-1-8-in-Wide-x-47-1-4-in-Length-Laminate-Flooring-16-12-sq-ft-case-LF000786/205661725
https://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/consumer_faq.pdf
I once did a hospital wing, and the contractor switched a product unbeknown to us..... the outgassing fumes made everyone sick..... migraines, nose bleeds, respiratory problems, burning eyes..... we had to evacuate and have the fire department put huge fans in the stairwells for days to blow out the fumes and rip the floor out. I can't even walk into a cheap fabric store cause the level of formeldyhe outgassing will make me violently ill within minutes.
Floor needs t be sealed first , then maybe Thick Cork Tiles (Warm & Quiet)
I found on pinterest paperbag flooring, WOW, basement floors look amazing
You could do oval rag rugs, or area rugs for different sitting areas. Also, my husband says they have tiles that have stickers you pull off the back to lay then down and there is no odor. There is no need for grout. The best one he says is Armstrong brand. He was a professional floor contractor and had his own business for a good many years so he would know.
try pig hair tiles there hard wearing and well wearing eric