If your basement has a flood, one of the first things to ask yourself is whether you think you might have water problems again. To avoid an endless cycle of flooring replacement, we recommend glue down luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile in higher risk areas.
Today, I want to tell you about flooded basements. The last time I talked to you about basements, I focused on how flood insurance may not always cover your floors. Today, I want to talk to you about selecting flooring after your basement has been flooded.
I had a client come in who had to rip out all the luxury vinyl plank in their basement because the water meter leaked. After I looked at the basement, I had questions. That included whether they were worried about having any water problems in the future. Or if they had flooding issues in the past. We determined that there was a risk of future water problems.
I told them they shouldn't buy a click together luxury vinyl plank product, because the water can just go right underneath and produce mold. They only had two choices: glue-down luxury vinyl plank and porcelain tile. (Porcelain tile is about twice as expensive, but ensures your floor will stand up to water in the future.)
If you have any questions or concerns about selecting flooring for your basement, give us a call at 401-214-0285 or visit our showroom. We serve customers throughout Rhode Island and southeastern New England, including Newport, Middletown, Jamestown, Portsmouth, Bristol and more.
About Ken: Ken Fain is the co-owner of Island Carpet in Middletown, RI and a floorcovering veteran of more than 40 years. His popular 'Ask Ken' video series answers common flooring questions on a variety of topics. It has reached thousands of viewers on both YouTube and Facebook.
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