Some Waterproof Flooring Options for Your Basement

When considering flooring upgrade options for the home, there are many factors to take into consideration. These vary from home to home, but generally include points such as cost of the flooring, anticipated use, traffic in the area being floored and aesthetics. When flooring in a basement, it is also critical to consider moisture. Subterranean rooms are more prone to collecting water and moisture than any other, and finishing the space with a waterproof floor is important for long-term viability. One of the more economical and flexible options to accomplish this is epoxy flooring.

Epoxy floors are exceptionally durable, holding up well to heavy use and abuse in rooms such as a shop or home gym. When dried, the epoxy material forms an impervious seal, blocking out moisture, mildew and mold from below and resisting cracks and other damage from above. The cured epoxy is easy to clean, making it ideal to sit under home bars or rec rooms where messes happen.

Designed to Fit Your Style

Basement floors are typically concrete. Drab, grey, and a little detracting from what might otherwise be a functional space in your home. In addition to creating a waterproof barrier, epoxy flooring can brighten and customize your basement. There are three types of epoxy flooring – water based, solvent based and a solid epoxy. Each of these can be customized to create a unique color and pattern application for your home.

Professional flooring installers can use epoxy flooring to transform a concrete slab. It can be applied to look like marble, quartz or granite or in a swirl of colors and patterns. More conventionally, it can be applied in a solid color of your choosing to brighten the space and fit in with the rest of your décor. The decorative nature of the epoxy floors doesn’t detract from their primary purpose – keeping moisture out of your basement.