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The best type of flooring for your basement renovation in Toronto

Basement renovation in Toronto comes with several concerns of finishes for flooring issues like dampness and moisture are notorious for stimulating mold and mildew growth.

Luckily, there are several flooring options you can use for your basement that specifically addresses these concern. Below are some of the best types of flooring for your basement renovation in Toronto that you can install.

Floor tiles a vapor barrier

This type of basement flooring is unique and dynamic. It is expertly designed with built-in vapour barriers that effectively address most, if not all of the issues commonly affecting the basement. It comes in many varieties-form carpet tiles to those that resemble different natural stones.

Floor tiles with vapour barrier usually have molded plastic bases that tilt the tiles a little over the concrete slab, creating a breathable space in between. With this type of flooring, you can be assured that mold and bacteria will have a hard time that growing in your basement.

They’re also modular and interlocking, making them easy to install and disassemble. Also because they are raised, they work well for slightly uneven floors. You can cut and trim the tile to fit into areas of your basement where a complete tile won’t fit. A jigsaw with a fine-tooth blade should do the trick. It’s an excellent, pocket-friendly option for the health conscious homeowner.

Floating floors

This basement flooring option represents any floor that is neither nailed or glued to the subfloor. They are usually placed on the surface allowing you to install a moisture barrier between the basement slab and the floating floor.

Floating floor come in may varieties, but not all of them are suitable for your flooring basement. Some interesting option include:

When installing a floating floor in your basement, go for those that are waterproof or highly water-resistant. As for the cork, vinyl, and engineered hardwood flooring, endeavour to seal them correctly after installation.

Cork flooring is made up of materials and can retain moisture. After installing one, ensure that you toughen your floor and protect it by sealing it. For engineered hardwood, laminate, and luxury vinyl flooring, a good polyurethane seal will provide maximum protection.

Carpet tiles are ideal if you want to turn a section of your basement into a playroom or bedroom. They have a softer surface and are made up of low-pile and water resistant materials such as nylon or polyester ceramic tile.

Ceramic tile

Ceramic tiles are highly durable and water-resistant. They provide superior protection to your basement floor, and they come in many different varieties and colours. They are impenetrable against water and do not give in to mold or mildew.

Your grout, however, can be vulnerable to mold but you can prevent this by regularly treating your grout with a water barrier sealant at least once a year.

Epoxy sealed concrete

You can always count on an epoxy sealant over your concrete floor. They’re low maintenance, inexpensive, and easy to install. They also come in many different colours and patterns and only require regular sweeping and periodic wet mopping to keep it clean.

Epoxy sealed concrete is water-resistant and not affected by water damage. The floor stays hard and cold after installation, and you can easily install another type of flooring over the epoxy. Installing epoxy, however, can be hard work, plus it produces a strong ammonia smell, but it fades away once the epoxy has dried.

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