Top Waterproof Flooring Options for Basements

Is Vinyl Flooring Waterproof? 

Waterproof flooring is no longer hard to come by. With Brands like COREtec, Armstrong, and Invincible raising the standards for LVT and all hard surface floors, you have more options than ever. If you are the indecisive type then you will probably feel a little overwhelmed when you first walk into our City Carpets Carpet One store. However if you have a vision for your home, our designer consultants will help you make that vision a reality. Nonetheless, even if you have no idea what style direction you want for your home, we will help you sift through our wide selection to determine a style and structure that fits your lifestyle. 

LVT Wood Flooring

Real hardwood provides a gorgeous finish and a feel of elegance. However the lookalike, luxury vinyl, is so similar visually to real hardwood that no one will know the difference. 

Luxury vinyl flooring has made many upgrades to its structure over the years, including more advanced installation methods to create a waterproof shield. Unlike some hard surface floors that are prone to warping and contracting overtime as water seeps underneath the planks, LVT has a tight seal and locks out any liquids.  This not only allows LVT to be installed in high traffic or moisture areas, but it is also incredibly easy to maintain. 

Best Basement Flooring Options

Brands like COREtec and Invincible H20 have set the standards for waterproof flooring. COREtec has taken an eco-friendly rout with its recyclable materials that create the water resistant barrier. Not to mention, it is a floating floor and can be installed over any wet area without expanding.  The Invincible brand is already known for its resilience, and its new H20 collection takes its qualities a step further by using an innovative installation method to prevent all liquids from getting under the floor boards. There easy click watertight seal is considered to be one of the strongest and tightest water resistant and dust proof flooring available in LVT. Additionally, the Invincible H20 collection was created with a woven support core so it is able to adapt over any surface.

Along with being waterproof, LVT flooring is also durable and is resistant to scratching and wearing. 

Wet Basement Flooring Options

There is no better thing than having the best of both worlds: a long lasting waterproof floor that also resembles real hardwood perfectly. As a homeowner, you no longer have to decide which is more important- durability or style. Whether you are going with any LVT brand you will be sure to get the water resistant floor you need that will fit your home décor to a T.