EXPERT ADVICE
THE EXPERTS AT ELEGANT FLOORS SHARE TIPS FOR CHOOSING,
INSTALLING AND PROTECTING YOUR BASEMENT FLOORS.
Protect Your Flooring
Install a quality subfloor system
to reduce moisture.
Choose an engineered hardwood,
laminate or vinyl flooring option
that can stand up to moisture and
temperature changes.
Use appropriate cleaning
solutions as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Wood Flooring on Heated Floors
Wood flooring can be installed on a heated floor. The best choice is
engineered hardwood which is a denser product, making it a better
thermal conductor than other, softer and less dense woods. Engi-
neered hardwood also adapts well to changing floor temperatures
and moisture content. Check with the flooring manufacturer prior to
installation for information regarding maximum surface
temperatures and other suitability details.
Flooring Trends to Watch
Your basement is an extension of your home so
design trends in basements often follow the same
design trends as the main floor of your home. This
is great news with one of the hottest trends right
now being lighter flooring in wider planks. This
trendy flooring choice is perfect for the basement.
Lighter colors help to brighten up the space and
wide planks make a small basement feel larger!
Tips and Photos provided by Elegant Building Materials.
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