Flooring Ideas For Basements

Lay Vinyl Flooring at Mudrooms

Vinyl flooring comes in a wide range of patterns and colors to match any decorating style. Modern vinyl wears well and cleans up easily, making it a fantastic choice for basement mudroom places. It's less expensive than most flooring alternatives, averaging about $1 to $5 per square foot.

Warm the Floors with an Area Rug

Regardless of the flooring you choose for the basement, a large area rug will add warmth underfoot and help anchor the hockey group visually. Use a rubber pad under the rug to improve comfort. Avoid a foam pad because it may deteriorate after prolonged exposure to humid conditions.

Utilize Oversize Squares to Expand Space

Most vinyl tiles come in 12x12-inch squares, yet to create the illusion of greater floor space, look for 16x16-inch squares. Carpet tiles come in larger sizes (18x18 and 19.7x19.7) so that you are able to achieve an even bolder effect and enjoy the texture and warmth of carpet as additional benefits.

Engineered Wood for Cellar Floors

Get the appearance of genuine wood at the basement with an engineered-wood flooring. Engineered wood includes a few layers of wood laminated together, much like plywood (although not to be confused with laminate floors). The top layer is hardwood veneer and the lower layers are usually softwood. It's suitable for below-grade installations because it shrinks and expands less than solid hardwood floors.

Choose Ceramic Tile for Easy Care

Ceramic tiles laid in groups of four and also put on the pectoral create a checkerboard pattern which visually expands this living area. Ceramic tile can be found in a number of styles and colours and installs easily over concrete. Be certain to choose tiles fabricated for flooring installation. As a basement flooring material, ceramic tile is durable, low-maintenance, and moisture resistant.

Get the appearance of Parquet with Laminates

Solid-wood parquet isn't suitable for basement installation--it's too easily damaged by humidity--but you can get the look affordably with prefabricated or laminate parquet.