Play Up Concrete with Paint
If your concrete flooring is smooth, dry, and free of imperfections, consider playing it up with paint. This is the cheapest finishing option for basement flooring and is ideal for casual spaces. The secrets to success with painting concrete are a completely dry subfloor and primer and floor paint specially formulated for concrete. If you are building new, install a vapor barrier and gravel beneath the concrete subfloor to make certain it stays dry.
Seal Concrete Against Moisture
For that fashionable urban look, leave the concrete in its normal condition. Because concrete is very porous, it will soak up anything that is spilled on it (think of oil spots on garage flooring). To ensure it is moisture-resistant, seal it with a transparent sealer made to be used on concrete (check using a home improvement centre).
Engineered Wood for Basement Floors
Get the look of real wood at the basement with an engineered-wood flooring. Engineered wood includes two or more layers of wood laminated together, much like plywood (but not to be confused with laminate flooring). The top layer is hardwood veneer and the lower layers are generally softwood. It is suitable for below-grade installations because it shrinks and expands less than solid hardwood floors.
Pick Ceramic Tile for Easy Care
Ceramic tiles laid in groups of four and put on the pectoral create a checkerboard pattern which visually expands this living room. Ceramic tile can be found in a number of styles and colors and installs easily over concrete. Be sure to pick tiles fabricated for floor installation. As a basement flooring material, ceramic tile is durable, low-maintenance, and humidity resistant.
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