Why You Should Install Floating Floors in Your Basement

Posted by willowsonflooring on April 25th, 2013

Are you looking for the best type of flooring you could have installed in your basement, but you’re not sure where to start. Basements are tricky because there are many issues that could come up when you are trying to find a solid flooring choice that will not be ruined in a couple of years. One of the most popular choices for many homeowners and interior designers alike would be to install floating wood flooring in the basement. Not only will you find many affordable floating floors that will look good in your basement, but you will find one that will last for many years to come.

The best part about a floating floor is that they will lock and fit together like a puzzle, there will be no nails needed, no glue used, and no staples to hold the individual boards together. Homeowners who enjoy doing weekend projects will be able to install floating floors in their basement themselves without hiring flooring professionals to install them.

The main reason why so many people like to install floating floors in their basement is because of the fact that many basements will have or already have moisture issues. Real hardwood floors’ biggest enemy would have to be moisture because it will cause the wood to warp and expand which could lead to a substantial amount of damage that can’t be repaired. For this issue, homeowners will need to install a product that will be able to stand up to moisture issues that can arise at any time. The best thing about floating floors is that you can also install a moisture barrier between the actual wood flooring itself and the sub flooring which is where most of the moisture buildup will occur.

Not only will you have to worry about moisture buildup in places like your basement, but if you live in an area of the UK where there is a lot of humidity you may also want to consider installing floating floors throughout your entire home. Also, when it comes to installing floating floors you can install them over several different types of floors that are already set in place without having to remove them.

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