Starting your basement renovation: First Step
Many people buy homes with unfinished basements or have basements that are outdated and need a refreshed look. The core of any home reno or basement remodeling starts with the flooring. By giving your floor a new modern look, it can give your home a whole new look. Determining what type of flooring to select can be a big choice, and ultimately it comes down to several options for most: Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, or Carpet Flooring.
Tile Flooring
Many people decide to go with tile for their basements for one main reason: they are water resistant. Many homes have a significant issue with flooding in their basements in the spring when the snow melts, which can often damage their floors and furniture. One of the pros of Tile Flooring is that they are water resistant and stain-resistant, which means if your home is prone to flooding, it will be easier to clean come springtime. Aside from being water resistant, tile flooring is extremely durable and has a long life span compared to other types of flooring. Additionally, tile is affordable compared to many other types of floors, and they are very low maintenance. Many people only want to spend a little bit of time cleaning their basement floors, which makes tile a good choice, as they require little to no maintenance.
Hardwood Flooring
When it comes to hardwood flooring, it adds beauty and elegance that can be a timeless look for your basement. Hardwood has been known to significantly add value to homes as well when selling. The reason for this is most people do not want someone else’s carpet in their home, which means they will have to replace the flooring. By adding hardwood to your basement, any prospective buyer will be glad you installed them. Hardwood is also very durable and resilient compared to other flooring options. Hardwood has been known to have a lifespan upwards of 20 years before being replaced.
Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Luxury Vinyl Flooring has become one of the most popular flooring choices over the past few years. One of the main reasons people have been moving towards LVP is because it gives you the timeless look of hardwood, but with endless colour and pattern options. This makes LVP a popular choice for basements because with the endless patterns and colours available, you are able to find the right one that matches your basement perfectly. Another pro about selecting LVP for your basement, is they come in Planks or Tile sizes. So if you want to give your basement the hardwood floor look, put with a tile look as well you can! Lastly, Luxury Vinyl Floors are waterproof and very durable, making them a good choice for those who have basements that tend to flood.
Next Steps
Do you have an idea what type of flooring you want to choose, but still have some questions? Come to the store where one of our associates can walk you step-by-step through the entire process. Installing floors in your basement can be a big project, so make sure you do it right the first time! Our team has years of experience, so we can guide you through it, connect with a team member today!