The Low Down On Basement

For many years basements were dark, dank places where you stored old toys, out of date clothing, dilapidated furniture, and a few bodies. (The Christmas decorations were kept in the attic.) Basement flooring, a cement slab, was rarely given any further thought. After all, who wants to hang out in the basement?

Beginning some years back, people started seeing the social benefits to sprucing up the basement and using it as a second or third level. Sheetrock walls, some paint, and some type of basement were added to make it more inviting and comfortable. Sofas, televisions, stereos, and eventually computers all converged on the new entertainment space. For the more privileged, there was a pool table and some arcade games.

There is an expression: clothes make the man. In the same sense, décor makes the house. And since there are no windows in a basement for drapes and fashion blinds, the in the basement is the cornerstone for how the area will look. You do not have to sacrifice style when choosing the floor covering and paint scheme of your room down under.

Types Of Basement

The basement is like any other part of your home, and can be modeled to your specifications. You do not have to stick with one type of for your basement; you do have some choices.

1) Laminate is probably one of the more popular picks for the basement. It is inexpensive, and relatively easy to install. There is not much care needed for it, aside from the general sweeping and mopping. This may also offer some peace-of-mind during birthday parties and social gatherings. Frosting and red wine are easy to wipe up versus the hassles involved on a carpeted floor.

2) Another popular option is carpet for your basement flooring. You can find low prices at many warehouses. There is some additional cleaning and maintenance involved, but it also adds a more formal touch to the room. And during colder months, the carpeting helps to keep the room a little more comfy and warm.

3) Hardwood floors in a basement is not far-fetched and impossible. There are some concerns, due to the propensity for flooding in low lying areas of the country. If you decide to go this route, be sure to ask about tips in case the floor is damaged and what to expect.

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