I will wait for the photos but FYI most vinyl plank cannot withstand a flood either. I have Allure from HD that we layed ontop of dei core the vinylplank can be removed and put back down in a flood but the dri core would need to be replaced and most LVP have a similar backing to the dri core so nothing really survives a real flood except maybe tile on concrete . I think if you are wanting the LVP in the basement why not choose one that looks like tile instead of trying to match and miss then the stairs can be done with a simple carpet or the LVP on the stairs . We did our basement stairs with the same LVP as our basement

BTW if you are having problems posting pics try posting in a comment instead .

Photos of the space.

Thanks Patricia. According to several flooring stores where I've gotten samples, they all claim the LVP/LVT will withstand a flood (you would have to remove, clean, and reinstall). I'm not talking a flood where it sits for days, but something where it could be pulled out quickly (which was the case in both our previous floods, we found the water quickly because our pump runs continuously, which makes a lot of noise). I did bring home some LVT samples, but I can't find anything that doesn't clash with the existing tile, which is also in a bathroom in the basement. I've also thought of tiling the stairs with the same tile (I have lots leftover) for continuity.

If you have enough tile, continue it down to the basement.

Just curious, do you have a back up pump installed in your sump?

In case the first pump fails, the back up pump get's used.

Also you can have a battery pack installed - in case the power goes out, it

will default to the battery.

You can also have a Water Alarm Dialer installed, so when the water reaches

a certain point because the float mechanism has failed, it will call your cell.

Learned a lot about sump pumps years ago when on vacation in Aruba and

got the dreaded phone call.

Off topic, but thought it might help.

Thank you Angel. The first flood came from frozen pipes in the ceiling. They were installed too close to the foundation, we had -50C cold snap, and burst when they thawed. It was the line to the laundry room and we didn't even notice the hot water wasn't working, since we wash using cold water. We fixed that issue by moving the pipes into the heated living space, under a small bulkhead (basement ceiling). The last flood came up through the septic system. We have a 45-year-old house and an unusual (for today) septic system. A second tank holds fluids and then it gets drained (underground) into a mound back in the woods. The pump in that tank had failed but we didn't know. Then a toilet ran all day while we were working outside, and grey water came up in the laundry room and flowed out from there. The house does not have a backflow valve. Water wasn't deep - maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of water, just enough to soak the underlay/floor. Good times. At least there were no floaties, thanks to the water running all day and flushing out the lines. We now have a hydromatic pump out there, and we will be installing a wifi-enabled alarm system. Preferably one with a big flashing light! We don't have a back-up pump - hopefully the alarm system does the trick. Thanks for suggesting it, though. I'll mention that, and the battery back-up, to my husband. We definitely don't want to experience that again. We waited 6 years to reno our basement, and we've now refinished it twice in the last 7 months. Hopefully the third time's a charm.

I did my basement in LVT last year and have hardwood on the upper floors. If you don't have enough tile left to finish with tile, use carpet. Tell the salesperson in the flooring store that it is for heavily used stairs and they should be able to recommend something appropriate. Vacuum it regularly and clean it once a year and you may get many years out of it.

Corinne, Once was enough for me, I couldn't imagine twice!

When we finished our basement a couple years ago, I replaced the sump pump and backup sump bump/battery, and ejector pump, for bathroom/etc. I also installed smart water sensors in several places, a smart siren on the main floor (loud), and a smart shutoff valve on the main water pipe. For sump issues the battery backup kicks in (as turning off the house water doesn’t help!), and for plumbing/leaking issues, the house water automatically shuts off when any sensor detects water. It’s not 100% perfect but gives some peace of mind! I have sensors and smart outlets by the laundry and several other places on the first 2 floors… it’s saved us a few times already!

Wow, you've got it covered!

There are sump pumps that are water driven. I could never understand why anyone would install one of those. When you leave your home for a vacation, your are supposed to turn off the water in case of a leak. So your sump pump would also be turned off.