Are you starting the process of remodeling your basement, and you need to figure out what kind of flooring you will use? Here are four questions you should be asking yourself to help guide your material selection.
How Will Your Basement Be Used?
The first question you want to figure out is how the basement will be used. Some people use the basement as a whole other living area and want it furnished nicely just like other rooms of the house. Other people use the basement like a playroom for their kids, and just want something that is cheap and effective so they are not walking on bare concrete. Determine what purpose your basement will be used for to figure out the best flooring material.
What Concerns Do You Have About Your Basement?
Some people have basements where water has gotten into it in the past, so they want to prepare for water in the future. Other people have not had water intrusion but are concerned about moisture. Either way, you'll want to avoid using a solid hardwood flooring material because it will become damaged quite easily in a basement. You'll want to use an engineered hardwood that is designed to be stable when there is moisture in the space.
Has The Home Been Waterproofed?
If you have not had any type of waterproofing done to your basement, then chances are that water will get into the space at some point. It is best to pick a material that is going to have the most resistance to water damage, which is luxury vinyl plank flooring. What makes this material unique is that it is nearly indestructible and is completely waterproof. Water will still be able to get through the planks of luxury vinyl plank flooring or have mold growing underneath it, but the material itself will not be damaged.
Who Will Be Doing The Installation?
One of the nice things about engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring is that both materials are easy to install on your own. The material doesn't need to be secured to the floor since it just floats on top of your existing floor. The way that the panels click together allows almost any homeowner to install the material on their own since the hardest part of the installation is making those cuts to end pieces as you get near the edges of the room.
Contact a local flooring supplier to learn more about floor sales available.
