Basement Flooring Options Canada

In this episode we discuss what are the best basement flooring options over concrete.

Basement flooring options canada. At Omni Basement Systems our basement flooring options are all made specifically for concrete basement floors. Engineered hardwood is created by pressure bonding a top layer of dried out hardwood with a base made of plywood high-density fiberboard HDF or solid wood. Hardwood and fiberboard are generally discouraged as a basement flooring option as they will absorb moisture expand warp and rot.

Basement Subfloor Options. But this direct installation will result in a floor thats cold underfoot. A German company called Cosella-Dorken invented a product called DELTA-FL and its an excellent option for the lowest parts of a basement subfloor.

All of our flooring products are designed to. DRIcore Subfloor DRIcore is a one-step engineered subfloor that is specifically designed for basements. The natural properties of cork make it softer than a vinyl or laminate.

Much like rubber PVC is a durable and traction enhancing flooring option that makes it perfect for a wet basement or cellar floor. Sheet vinyl flooring creates a nearly seamless water-impervious surface on your basement floor always a good thing where moisture might be involved. This flooring option is recommended never to have your radiant heat set to higher than 85F.

Because basement floors constantly release moisture DRIcore has a raised moisture barrier on the bottom that covers cold damp concrete. PVC is a slightly cheaper options for basement flooring compared to rubber but is still a very versatile and ideal material to use. For the accomplishment of the basement flooring it is preferable to use thick acid-resistant tiles while their laying has small features.

Cork flooring is made from the bark of a cork oak tree. A cold floor may be tolerable in space thats used as a workshop or workout room. Large wood flooring units are also available in planks as wide as 12 inches.