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Comments (4)Hi there I am in a similar situation, kids and all, and I am going with floating cork panel. I will seal my basement first so that compounds will not leach out from the concrete and degrade my flooring or the plastic I am laying down first. Then, as suggested by a dealer, I will lay down two layers of heavy gage plastic with seams overlapping and taped. The plastic will go up the wall a couple of inches for insurance. On top of this I will place the floating cork. It is a tongue and groove installation that is not glued or nailed to the floor. I am looking at Ceres, Wiccanders, and Natural Cork as they all carry floating cork and are environmentally sound. I am choosing this as a way of softening and warming up the floor. I am also installing a ventilation fan that can bring in fresh air year round (It preheats the air in the winter) to ensure my investment is further protected. I live in a very wet area so I am taking this extra step. I don't know anyone else who has done this, but I am committed since I need to improve the floor and have such low ceilings that I want a very low profile solution. This is the best solution I could come up with after a lot of reasearch. Also, this is an underground house, so we can't escape to a nicer upstairs. Thus my willingness to invest in a higher end flooring product. Sorry for the long-windedness, but I thought someone might find it useful! Good luck, Grace...See Morelow-toxin flooring ideas for finished basement
Comments (1)The link is simply to illustrate the type of product that could be used---it is not a pitch for Costco. Here is a link that might be useful: Interlock flooring...See MoreFlooring ideas for basement
Comments (3)Hi There! I have some good news for you. You have quite a few options for your basement floor. For starters you can certainly install a tile floor. However, tile isn't always the most kid friendly floor choice as it's a bit hard and cold on the feet and it doesn't offer much, if any insulation of warmth-unless you install a radiant heat flooring system. You can absolutely install a carpet in the basement. Berber carpets are VERY popular in basements in the New England area- we are located in Westchester County NY and Berber is the go-to carpet option here. Polished concrete is becoming more and more popular. While it is a rather cool and trendy look, it's definitely not an inexpensive floor option. Quite contraire, as it can become costly and takes a very skilled company and person to handle this task. Also, if this is the route you wanted to take, please make sure the company/individual you hire to polish your concrete is certified and has the proper tools and material. It's imperative to follow each step carefully in the polishing process. Since your basement doesn't have many moisture issues, you may be able to install an engineered hardwood floor. Engineered hardwood are more resilient in temperature fluctuations leaving it a good choice for basements when moisture isn't an issue. However, I would recommend sealing the concrete slab for an extra moisture barrier and using the appropriate underlayment for the engineered hardwood.(Talk to your local flooring expert about this) COREtec flooring and other clickable luxury vinyls are our go to flooring choice for basements. COREtec is an amazing product. It is durable, kid friendly, has a built-in cork underlayment and is HIGHLY resistant to mold and water. COREtec comes in a variety of colors, styles and widths. I would recommend having a professional come out and take a look at the space and all varying factors before making any definite decisions on what the best flooring option is for your basement. Hope this helps! from our team here at The Couture Floor Company The Flooring Blog The Couture Floor Company...See MoreThinking of finishing basement.. Flooring questions/ideas?..
Comments (3)Check your gutter system and water drainage around house. I had slight water in basement in one particular area before I placed gutters. In one problem area because water came off of one roof area down to another roof area and was concentrated /drain off in one area. Once gutters placed didn't have a problem. My basement is water proofed similar to yours. My parents have had water (not a lot but enough to soak carpet on one side of basement) in extreme rain periods, twice in 15 or more years. They had carpet with thin pad. They put down a berger with out pad just in case it ever gets wet again. No pad to dry and a jute backed thinner carpet just in case it gets wet again. If you want pusher carpet in one area lay a area rug there. The berger carpet is sufficient for warmth. I would be afraid to raise floors so carpet doesn't get wet, then you may not know if there is a issue....See MoreRelated Professionals
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