Posts Tagged ‘Basement Flooring Options’

Basement Flooring Options – part 8

Concrete One of the simplest and least expensive options for finishing a basement concrete slab is to paint or stain the slab. A one-gallon can of either coating option is about $30 and covers about Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 7

Laminate flooring Laminate flooring has similar construction to engineered wood flooring, but the top veneer is a layer of tough film covered with plastic resins. Laminate flooring mimics the look Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 6

Engineered wood Until the advent of engineered hardwood flooring, few builders or remodelers would recommend or risk installing a hardwood floor over a below-grade concrete surface. Because solid Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 5

Ceramic tile Ceramic tile installs readily over a concrete slab and the many styles and colors available make it a good designer’s choice. Properly installed and maintained ceramic tiles Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 4

Vinyl Resilient vinyl flooring is durable, moisture-proof, and maintenance-free. Sheet vinyl comes in 12-foot-wide rolls that virtually eliminate seams. Self-sticking vinyl tiles are ideal for Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 3

Carpeting According to the NAHB Research Center’s annual survey of builder practices, more than 28% of basement floors in newly built homes are finished with carpeting. “Most of our clients want Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 2

Level floor surfaces It’s also critical to inspect your existing concrete basement floor and make adjustments for any noticeable slopes or flaws that might damage the new floor finish or affect Read More »

Basement Flooring Options – part 1

Moisture and humidity Because the floor of your basement is below grade and the lowest surface within your house, it requires special considerations before flooring can be installed. If your Read More »