Basement Floor Ideas

Add Color and Design with Carpet Tiles

If you would like the comfort and warmth of carpet without the annoyance of wall-to-wall installation, elect for self-adhesive carpet tiles. They are simple for DIYers to set up, they don't need a pad underneath, and they can be applied directly to wash dry concrete. Here, carpet tiles in white, brown, and two shades of red have been laid down to make a random checkerboard pattern that performs up the room's trendy color scheme. To get a less-attention-getting flooring covering, use a single neutral shade.

Paint Stripes on Concrete Basement Floors

For an inexpensive and stylish floor finish, paint concrete at a striped pattern. Employ wide stripes of dark and light gray first, then add narrow stripes of brighter colors. Use painter's tape to produce the pattern. Prep the surface by cleaning it using TSP. Remove loose paint and oily spots and let the surface dry thoroughly. Apply a primer and floor paint formulated for concrete.

Pick Slate for Elegance

Slate tiles cover the stairs, landing, and also lower-level guest suite within this modern home. Stone tiles offer natural elegance and are durable and easy to wash, but they are cool underfoot. For lower-level places, consider installing an electric radiant-heat system over the concrete subfloor before laying the tiles.

Pick Ceramic Tile for Easy Care

Ceramic tiles laid in groups of four and also set on the diagonal create a checkerboard pattern which visually expands this living room. Ceramic tile is available in a number of styles and colours and installs easily over concrete. Make certain to choose tiles fabricated for floor installation. As a basement flooring material, ceramic tile is durable, low-maintenance, and moisture resistant.