Basement & Garage Flooring
Basements and garages require flooring that can handle moisture, temperature changes, and heavy use. This category covers the best flooring options for basements and garages, subfloor preparation, moisture solutions, concrete issues, and durable materials designed for challenging environments.
How to Install Flooring in Your Basement
Understanding the Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Basement Flooring Installation When it comes to basement flooring installation, understanding the basics is crucial for a successful project. Basements are unique spaces that require special considerations due to their below-ground location. Before diving into the installation process, it's important to asse…
Damp Basement Help
Damp Basement Help Diagnosis: The source of your damp basement problem could be a water leak or high humidity. Both can lead to mold, mildew, or other biological growth. Depending on the severity, conditions can lead to rot, structural damage, premature paint failure, and a variety of health problems. Water can seep into your house from the outside through a…
Flooring over Concrete: BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU HEAR AND READ
Flooring Over Concrete: Exposing the Moisture and Alkalinity Trap Concrete moisture-related flooring installation failures cost the flooring industry hundreds of millions of dollars yearly. This is an epidemic we deal with daily, yet the underlying science of the failure is often ignored, leading to massive financial losses for contractors and clients alike….
Installing Peel and Stick Tiles over Garage Floor
The owner of the company demonstrates the installation of black and white checkerboard pattern peel and stick vinyl tile on a cement garage floor. Although he's been selling this tile for over 10 years as a wholesale distributor, this is the first time he's ever installed peel and stick tiles himself. Here, captured on video in his own home. To see all our g…
Lifting and Peeling Epoxy Floor Paint
Help with Lifting and Peeling Epoxy Floor Paint Epoxy floor coatings are known for their durability, chemical resistance, and glossy finish. But when epoxy starts to lift or peel, it can be frustrating and costly. Whether you're dealing with a garage, basement, or commercial space, understanding the causes of epoxy failure is essential for a long-lasting flo…
Garage Floor Coating
A garage floor coating is one of the most economical and aesthetically pleasing ways to enhance a plain gray concrete garage floor. These heavy-duty epoxy-based systems not only upgrade the look of the floor, they also increase resiliency to stains and tire marks and hide minor imperfections. With many colors to choose from for the base coating, which can be…
Types of Garage Floor Covering
Learn more about Types of Garage Floor Covering in our latest professional guide. We provide expert advice, product durability ratings, and choosing tips to help you make the best decision for your home.
Garage Flooring Treatment
Learn more about Garage Flooring Treatment in our latest professional guide. We provide expert advice, product durability ratings, and choosing tips to help you make the best decision for your home.
A Basement Flooring Option
ModuTile is a USA manufacturer of interlocking floor tiles for basements and other home flooring needs. These tiles are quickly becoming a great basement flooring option because of their affordability and the fact that they are designed as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) product. The basement floor tiles are constructed using VCT compressed over high-impact polypropy…
Installing Carpeting over Concrete
How do I Install Carpeting Over Concrete Installing carpet over a concrete subfloor is a great way to add warmth, comfort, and style to basements, garages, or ground-level rooms. While concrete is durable, it can feel cold and hard underfoot. Carpet softens the space and improves insulation. This guide walks you through the process of installing carpet over …
Which Flooring Works Best in Flooded Basements?
By Victor Pachade – Choosing appropriate flooring is difficult enough without the problems that come with finding floors for a basement complicating things even further. The biggest issue in almost any basement is, of course, unwanted moisture. Problem with traditional flooring options. a. Tiles – Moisture seeps in from below through the concrete and has the…
Adhesive over Concrete Flooring
Benefits of Using Adhesive for Concrete Flooring When it comes to flooring options, concrete is a popular choice due to its durability and low maintenance. However, one common issue with concrete flooring is its tendency to crack and shift over time. This can not only be unsightly, but it can also pose safety hazards. To combat this problem, many contractors…
How to apply waterproof epoxy floor over concrete
Important: Read all directions thoroughly. For interior use only including garages, workshops, laundry rooms and basements. Recommended: Wear gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing or apron. SURFACE PREPARATION Proper surface preparation is critical to product performance. Always check for moisture in the surface you are coating. To do this, apply a …
Types of Garage Flooring
Types of Garage Flooring BLT Flooring Installation, Care & Cleaning Guide Better Life Technology’s garage flooring is designed to simply roll out from garage front to back (not side to side). To determine the proper size to order, sketch out a footprint or floor plan of your garage and use this as a basic guideline for the area you want to cover. Includ…
Basement Floor Covering Tips
Top 5 Types of Basement Floor Coverings to Consider Basements are often overlooked spaces in a home, used primarily for storage or as a laundry room. However, with the right floor covering, a basement can be transformed into a functional and inviting living space. Whether you are looking to create a cozy family room, a home gym, or a guest bedroom, choosing …
Basement Floor Covering – Commercial Carpet Tiles Are the Answer
By Eric M Dyer Basement floor covering is one of the last things you think about when finishing a basement. People tend to focus more on the structural designs first (for good reasons!) and then when the project is wrapping up, the items such as basement floor covering, paint and finishing touches are handled. That is normal and fine of course. The structura…
Garage Floor Coverings Protect Your Concrete Floors
Garage Floor Coverings Protect Your Concrete FloorsIf you are thinking of protecting your garage floor with garage floor coverings then you are making a good decision. These products help protect against harmful substances such as road salt, chemicals and oil and gas. These types of things are exposed to your concrete on a regular basis, so you need somethin…
A Carpet that can Install in your Basement over a concrete floor
When it comes to choosing the best carpet tiles for your basement, there are several factors to consider such as durability, moisture resistance, ease of installation, and design options. Carpet tiles, also known as carpet squares, are a popular choice for basements due to their versatility and practicality. They offer a wide range of benefits compared to tr…
Installing Tile over a Concrete Floor
Introduction to Tiling Over Concrete: Preparing for a Successful Installation Tiling over a concrete floor is a popular home improvement project that can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space. Concrete floors provide a sturdy, durable base for tile installation, making them an ideal choice for high-traffic areas in your home or office. How…
How to Apply Garage Floor Coating – Video #2 of 2
Gary Sullivan and Rich Curl with QUIKRETE show you how to easily apply Epoxy Coating to your garage floor. This will make your garage look like a showroom! SEARCH FOR FLOORING Custom Search