Choosing a floor is already a very difficult process with
all the flooring options available in the market and the basement flooring is
even worse as it more often than not represents a moisture problem that may
render some flooring options unviable. The easiest way to check on the moisture
level of the basement floor is to take a non porous material and seal the material
with tape to a couple different places around the basement floor.
Some of the flooring options that are always recommended for
the basement flooring are:
Concrete flooring: They can be stained and or painted to
almost any design as well as look, cheapest choice and good insulation can make
concrete flooring nearly as warm as any other flooring option.
Stone tiling: Softer and faux stone may not hold up in
basements and tougher and natural stone is often cost prohibitive but not every
stone material is a natural for the basement flooring but more durable stones
are a popular choice.
Laminate flooring: This flooring is composed of a wood core
and aluminum oxide surface and each laminate is slightly different and some are
not designed to be used in basements.
Ceramic and vinyl tiling: These tiling options will work for
the basement flooring but only if the sub flooring remains dry enough for the
adhesive.
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