The Best Flooring for Basements
Now is the perfect time to start planning the renovation of your basement in order to add some much-needed square footage to your home! Jump-start your remodel with our research on the best flooring for basements and create a playroom, movie theater, or home office! Who doesn’t need the extra space?
The main problem when it comes to lower levels is the moisture. While it seems like a big constraint, the two types of floors you should be a bit more wary of, based of course on where you live, are solid hardwood and laminate flooring as they do not tolerate humidity. All of the following options will work wonders and transform your once dusty basement into a full-blown extension of your house!
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The Best Flooring for Basements: Engineered Hardwood Floors
Engineered hardwood floors offer the warm aesthetic of real wood and are built to resist variations of temperatures and moisture. Its multi-ply substrate construction prevents the floor from shifting during expansion and contraction cycles, making it an ideal material for your basement. With more than 150 different engineered hardwood flooring options, Garrison Collection satisfies every style.
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The Best Flooring for Basements: Waterproof Hardwood Floors
Another great and innovative option is the waterproof hybrid hardwood flooring, such as our Zodiac WSPC line. Its hybrid construction, composed of a veneer layer of hardwood and a waterproof SPC core offers the resistance of SPC paired with the timeless aesthetic of hardwood floors. You won’t have to worry about water spillage or moisture!
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The Best Flooring for Basements: SPC Floors
SPC stands for Stone Polymer Composite and is not only extremely resistant to traffic but is also waterproof. This engineered luxury vinyl combines limestone and stabilizers to create an extremely durable core. Our three SPC lines, Metropolitan, Elements, and Secret Garden, offer a realistic wood aesthetic at an affordable price point. This option also benefits from an easy installation with the easy-click system which can be installed directly over prepared concrete and its EVA attached foam allows for a comfortable feel underfoot!
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So, start planning your basement remodel now and add the dream extension to your house! We hope this article helped guide you towards the best flooring for basements!