Basement Flooring Revisited

Basements for the longest time were dim, gloomy rooms where you stored old knick knacks, unused clothing, broken furniture, and various outcasts that would never see the light of day. (The Christmas decorations were kept in the attic.) Basement flooring, except for the ubiquitous cement slab, was seldom given any further thought. Besides, who wants to hang out in the basement?

Some years age, people started to realize the social benefits to sprucing up the basement and using it as a second or third level. Sheetrock, some painting, and some type of basement flooring were added to make it more inviting and comfortable. Sofas, televisions, stereos, and eventually computers all converged on the new entertainment space. For those with disposable income, there was a pool table and various arcade games.

There is an expression: clothes make the man. In the same sense, décor makes the house. And since there are no windows in a basement for drapes and fashion blinds, the flooring in the basement will be the cornerstone for how the area will look. You do not have to sacrifice style for anything when choosing the floors and paint scheme of your room down under.

Types Of Basement Flooring

The basement is like any other part of your home, and can be modeled to your specifications. You do not have to stick with one type of flooring for your basement; you do have some choices.

1) Laminate flooring is probably one of the more popular picks for the basement. It is inexpensive, and relatively easy to install. There is not much care needed for it, aside from the general sweeping and mopping. This may also offer some peace-of-mind during birthday parties and social gatherings. Frosting and red wine are easy to wipe up versus the hassles involved on a carpeted floor.

2) Another popular option is carpet for your basement flooring. You can find low prices at many flooring warehouses. There is some additional cleaning and maintenance involved, but it also adds a more formal touch to the room. And during colder months, your heater will not have to work so hard to keep the room comfy and warm.

3) Hardwood floors in a basement is not far-fetched and impossible. There are some concerns, due to the propensity for flooding in low lying areas of the country. If you decide to go this route, be sure to ask about tips in case the floor is damaged and what to expect.

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