Who said basements had to be so drab?
Often times, this room of the house gets overlooked with design loved and appears more cold in design.
Do you have abasement in your home?
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The good news is that you don’t have to live with the bleak concrete forever.
Thinking of remodeling your underground hangout?
With that said, the best flooring choices for a basement are those with durability and waterproof features.
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“Whatever is put in the basement needs to be able to withstand these potential hazards.
I always recommend a professional to load the floors, no matter the punch in.”
Once the logistics are out of the way, from there, it’s all about comfort and style.
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“The most important factor is usage: how will the homeowners be using the basement?
Who will be using it the most: adults and/or kids?
Will there be a gym?
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How much is their budget?
“Knowing these answers will help direct them to the best choice.”
“Is this an adult entertainment area or a kids playroom?
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Is the home located in an area that gets a lot of rain and moisture?
What’s the budget?
All of these considerations need to be taken into account to make the best decision.”
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Basement Flooring Types
Engineered Wood
Wood?
Yes, it’s possible, as long as the flooring in the form of engineered wood.
The only kicker is that it’s not waterproof, but water-resistant.
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On the plus side, this option is exceptionally friendlier on your wallet, too.
Painted Concrete
Ah, concrete.
The standard basement flooring option.
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Painting the basement flooring is not the same as painting your interior walls.
If your basement produces an abundance of moisture, LVP is the option to consider.
The only thing to remember with choosing tile as your basement flooring is that they are not completely waterproof.
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To counteract this is to use a sealer to minimize water exposure.
Choose two, like Sarah Fischer did here in her home’s basement.
These two materials are more weathered and durable for added texture that elevates the rustic feel.
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Are you segregating the basement with a lounge area apart from a kitchen?
Including toys such as a heavy pool table in one area of the room?
Lay down certain floor types for specific uses of the room.
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For extra interest, add board and batten to your walls.
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