What is the best flooring to use in a basement? (Pros Vs. Cons)
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- In this video Josh Gadbois, owner of RenoVista Construction, talks about some of the many floor choices that homeowners have when it comes to finishing their basement floors. Basement remodels can be tricky as their is high levels of moisture so it's important to choose a floor that best fits your needs and budget.
[00:25] Installing Hardwood flooring in a basement
[01:11] Tile installations in a basement renovation
[02:27] Carpeting in a basement renovation
[03:14] Luxury Vinyl Plank or Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation
Josh is a General Contractor in Massachusetts and his goal is to provide relevant, unbiased content to help clients make an informed decision when it comes to remodeling their home. RenoVista Construction services Metrowest Massachusetts including towns like: Holliston, Millis, Shrewsbury, Medway, Hopedale and Upton...
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Great video 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
i saw your video on line. what is your opinion on carpet tiles for a concrete basemenr floor.
would you recommend some kind of subflooring's for LVP in an old basement to mitigate moisture issues? (durofoam with osb), drycore , etc)?
hey there! so double check what the manufacturer recommends. You can typically find the cut sheet (spec sheet) on any product if you look deep enough on the product page.
I would also add, that there are some great basic underlayments that work well with LVP that have water resistant properties. However, with certain brands such as lifeproof you do not have to use an underlayment.
I’ve had some flooding issues in my half basement. I’m working outside on my grading and drainage, but it could happen again. I just had to pull up my Pergo. There is water underneath. I’m concerned that if I put down LVP I’ll have water and mold happening underneath. Thoughts?
So water can get under it yes. As long as you are able to let the area air dry you maybe have to remove some rows of the lvp but we’ve seen instances where the water has dried itself out
What about just painting? If yes, any recommendations on painting over concrete? black mastic? Maybe Ardex feather finish first?
Hey Kevin that is not something I’m totally familiar with. I imagine you could but would have to be a sealer as well as concrete is porous and sweats
Thanks!
Hello, what are your thoughts about epoxy over concrete in the basement? Thanks
Hello it could work for sure! What are your goals for the space?
playground for kids. thanks for replying. do you think ceramic tile is a good option as well? @@renovistadesignbuild
My lvp buckled and soaked water and got musty!
Wow what happened?
@@renovistadesignbuild honestly I have no idea! There’s a few shrinkage cracks I can’t fit a fingernail inside of. I live on mound on a hill. No water is able to accumulate on our property, so it likely was not a flood. They didn’t even bother with a vapor barrier. That was probably it.
engineered hardwood ?
Absolutely an option! I realized after the video I should have discussed laminated and engineered wood
How about epoxy ?
very true! Have you done some projects with Epoxy? We'd love to see. It's definitely a valid option
how about cork flooring?
Cork can be a good resource for a basement
However they do require some
Maintenance (sealing) certain kinds and are very susceptible to scratches dents, and if moisture hits them they will fail almost immediate. Say a leak from a furnace.
Now, with that said they are beautiful and nice to walk on and also provide some insulation value.
If you’re considering cork best bet would be to READ the manufactures instruction on how to apply it to a concrete slab. There may be some additional prep and you don’t want to void any warranties
Hope that helps!