My Grandfather was a carpenter / contractor for 50 years. He drilled into my head that for any part of the basement that can leak in anyway should be tile. If your really good and can tile to a drain even better. When that horrid leak happens it just drains itself.
I'm pregnant and have twin toddlers so I'm looking to make a bedroom in the basement and slowly finish it myself before the baby comes. I will be using an insulated subfloor with the grooves under it for water... What would be a good floor for someone on a tight budget?
I have a raised ranch and the carpet in the family room / basement is spotted throughout. I figure its moisture or water coming from below. What flooring would work best?
Hey this is a great video I'm currently trying to install flooring in my basement room but my basement has flooded twice so carpet is not an option and I still need to level the floor, what do you think is best option?
Luxury vinyl plank will probably be worth considering. If the basement has flooded twice, it might flood again! (Lets hope not though) Luxury vinyl plank can survive a flood. If the floor isn't too unlevel, you can get away with a SPC LVP that can prevent indentation.
Great video! If (when) I get a leak in my concrete basement will waterproof LPV dry out eventually, or will I have to tear it up to get rid of the mold? Is glued down sheet vinyl a better choice for wet basements? I would like to cover the 2010 concrete slab with something for now to make it more liveable in the winter (we get cold feet in Michigan). Can I frame over LPV later? I'm stuck at home for a while with the pandemic, and would like to DIY my wide open unfinished 1200sf basement. If I only need to finish around 4 walls and a staircase it will be exponentially simpler than finishing the flooring around all the framing of 4 rooms, closets, and a bathroom!
Thanks for your comments, Paul! It would take alot of leaking to get under your LVP, but yes, it should dry up. What is causing your wet basement? Leaks or seepage? I think a cork-backed 20 mil LVP from COREtec would be a great product for you. And we just happen to have some!
Hi, I have asbestos tile in my basement over concrete. I had to remove a quite a few loose tiles and will fill those areas with self-leveling cement. Otherwise, the floor is not completely smooth, there are a few bumps and valleys up to maybe 1/4 inch over a three-foot span worst case. What can I get away with if I use LVP in the basement in terms of its tolerance to these minor surface flaws? I don't want to remove any more tile than necessary. Also do you have a recommendation for self-leveling concrete? For example Home Depot has Henry 555 and also Henry 544 and I don't know the difference, except the 555 is $40/bag and 544 is $30. Thank you!
We are recording an in-depth answer to your question in our next podcast! Jason Cook should be able to answer your question about the LVP and self-leveling concrete. Thank you for asking such a great question! :)
@erichsh58 did you ever find an answer to this situation? I am having a similar predicament. We are redoing our basement bathroom and discovered tiles that look like they might have asbestos underneath two layers of carpet (really old 70’s house). There are now lots of dips in the ground, not too crazy deep. We don’t want to disturb it anymore than we have to. So now I am wondering if we can use self leveler over this without removing anymore.. or just place whatever LVP flooring we end up picking over it?
We think its the best option for most homes with basements. If you call in an explain your installation situation, engineered hardwood could be a great option as well!
Its our opinion that LVP is best for most basement applications. Engineered hardwood works well too for a lot of customer circumstances. We wanted to answer what the best flooring for basements are. If it feels like an ad, its probably because we sell flooring.
pipe busted and crawl space flooded. I pumped water our,but there is water under the vapor barrier. Will is go away into the ground ???or do i need it taken up and new barrier. Also I put big fan with airflow outward and later i was going to put kerosine stove on low heat for 10 hours. Is this good plan
My Grandfather was a carpenter / contractor for 50 years. He drilled into my head that for any part of the basement that can leak in anyway should be tile. If your really good and can tile to a drain even better. When that horrid leak happens it just drains itself.
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What is your camera setup? Your focus and DOF are awesome in the first camera angle...I thought it was green screen at first
Thank you! We were using a Canon EOS R and the Canon 50mm 1.8 STM lens at 1.8 on this day of recording. 😀
I'm pregnant and have twin toddlers so I'm looking to make a bedroom in the basement and slowly finish it myself before the baby comes. I will be using an insulated subfloor with the grooves under it for water... What would be a good floor for someone on a tight budget?
Ive had pipes break in the basement and it ruined the flooring. I want something that if it gets wet it won't be ruined.
I have a raised ranch and the carpet in the family room / basement is spotted throughout. I figure its moisture or water coming from below. What flooring would work best?
Hey this is a great video I'm currently trying to install flooring in my basement room but my basement has flooded twice so carpet is not an option and I still need to level the floor, what do you think is best option?
Luxury vinyl plank will probably be worth considering. If the basement has flooded twice, it might flood again! (Lets hope not though) Luxury vinyl plank can survive a flood. If the floor isn't too unlevel, you can get away with a SPC LVP that can prevent indentation.
@@reallycheapfloors thank you for that info I appreciate you
Same scenario. Ugh!
Great video! If (when) I get a leak in my concrete basement will waterproof LPV dry out eventually, or will I have to tear it up to get rid of the mold? Is glued down sheet vinyl a better choice for wet basements? I would like to cover the 2010 concrete slab with something for now to make it more liveable in the winter (we get cold feet in Michigan).
Can I frame over LPV later? I'm stuck at home for a while with the pandemic, and would like to DIY my wide open unfinished 1200sf basement. If I only need to finish around 4 walls and a staircase it will be exponentially simpler than finishing the flooring around all the framing of 4 rooms, closets, and a bathroom!
Thanks for your comments, Paul! It would take alot of leaking to get under your LVP, but yes, it should dry up. What is causing your wet basement? Leaks or seepage? I think a cork-backed 20 mil LVP from COREtec would be a great product for you. And we just happen to have some!
Can you put LVP over existing tiles? Generally very flat and decent condition overall… just want to make it look new
Does the concrete need to be perfect (no dips) to use the LVP flouring?
No, it doesn't need to be perfectly flat. How deep are the dips?
@@reallycheapfloors slight dips.
@@shawndejohn63 LVP should be fine. Look for luxury vinyl plank products with an attached back to fill in the slight dips.
@@reallycheapfloors Should I put anything under the LVP for basement installation (Vapor and Under Padding)
@@shawndejohn63 No, just lay it directly on the subfloor
Hi, I have asbestos tile in my basement over concrete. I had to remove a quite a few loose tiles and will fill those areas with self-leveling cement. Otherwise, the floor is not completely smooth, there are a few bumps and valleys up to maybe 1/4 inch over a three-foot span worst case. What can I get away with if I use LVP in the basement in terms of its tolerance to these minor surface flaws? I don't want to remove any more tile than necessary. Also do you have a recommendation for self-leveling concrete? For example Home Depot has Henry 555 and also Henry 544 and I don't know the difference, except the 555 is $40/bag and 544 is $30. Thank you!
Go with a quality carpet tile. Millikan
@@wayneguy6043 Thanks, I have not heard of carpet tile before.
We are recording an in-depth answer to your question in our next podcast! Jason Cook should be able to answer your question about the LVP and self-leveling concrete. Thank you for asking such a great question! :)
@@reallycheapfloors Thanks! When might that podcast be?
@erichsh58 did you ever find an answer to this situation? I am having a similar predicament. We are redoing our basement bathroom and discovered tiles that look like they might have asbestos underneath two layers of carpet (really old 70’s house). There are now lots of dips in the ground, not too crazy deep. We don’t want to disturb it anymore than we have to. So now I am wondering if we can use self leveler over this without removing anymore.. or just place whatever LVP flooring we end up picking over it?
Hi- Do I need to use a vapor barrier for LVP flooring that sits over my concrete basement floor if the flooring already comes with a pad?
No. A barrier is unnecessary.
Is vinyl the best option ?
We think its the best option for most homes with basements. If you call in an explain your installation situation, engineered hardwood could be a great option as well!
I’m afraid my concrete isn’t perfectly level.....I think I’m going with carpet planks
Can I put the barrier and new vynil on top of vynil tile prior1986 to laminate? 😊
Yes, you can, but the barrier is unnecessary, as the existing vinyl will act as a moisture barrier.
Just go carpet. Unless your floor is completely level your lvp will constantly unclick or you spend a fortune on self leveling cement
LVP is 20 mmm?????? that thick????
The wear layer of the vinyl is 20mil as in .02inches thick.
Grrrrr. Another advertisement.
Its our opinion that LVP is best for most basement applications. Engineered hardwood works well too for a lot of customer circumstances. We wanted to answer what the best flooring for basements are. If it feels like an ad, its probably because we sell flooring.
pipe busted and crawl space flooded. I pumped water our,but there is water under the vapor barrier. Will is go away into the ground ???or do i need it taken up and new barrier. Also I put big fan with airflow outward and later i was going to put kerosine stove on low heat for 10 hours. Is this good plan