{"id":2992,"date":"2017-01-09T20:58:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T20:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2992"},"modified":"2017-01-09T20:58:12","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T20:58:12","slug":"basement-laminate-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/basement-laminate-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Laminate Flooring Good for Basements?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-487697446.jpg\" alt=\"installing laminate flooring in basement\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-487697446.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-487697446-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finding the perfect flooring for a basement can be tricky, especially if you want wood floors for that area.<\/p>\n<p>Natural hardwood won&#8217;t work, so <em>basement laminate flooring<\/em> is going to be your next best choice.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s why.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Laminate Flooring for Basements<\/h2>\n<p>Creating a warm and inviting living space out of a large hole in the ground is no easy task. Picking the right flooring, however, is\u00a0essential in creating the bright and homey basement environment you want.<\/p>\n<p>Quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/laminate\/\" target=\"_blank\">laminate flooring\u00a0<\/a>can accomplish this goal with flying colors, but you have to be aware of issues that basements face before you make any improvements.<\/p>\n<p>The main three challenges you&#8217;ll face with your basement renovations are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moisture<\/li>\n<li>Cold<\/li>\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Drying out your basement through waterproofing is important to protect your investments. Since most basements are plagued by moisture, you&#8217;ll want to take care of this before you do any renovations. You don&#8217;t want water and moisture ruining\u00a0and rotting your floors.<\/p>\n<p>Basement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/choosing-laminate-flooring\/\" target=\"_blank\">laminate flooring is a good choice<\/a> because it works well with all these conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-537458968.jpg\" alt=\"basement laminate flooring installers\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-537458968.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-537458968-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Laminate flooring provides a dense and thin cushion and insulation. It retains warmth and reduces noise pollution. Laminate is also manufactured to resist any kind of moisture problem. This doesn&#8217;t mean that it&#8217;s waterproof, however, so keeping your basement dry is still important.<\/p>\n<p>Laminate is also a budget-friendly flooring. You won&#8217;t find cheap laminate that will perform well in your basement, so the price you pay is worth the good outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Having <strong>laminate flooring in the basement\u00a0<\/strong>is a feasible option for your home, but without a professional flooring installer, it won&#8217;t perform well.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Schedule a Basement Laminate Flooring Estimate Today!<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in need of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">professional flooring installation company<\/a>, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. The Carpet Guys have you and your floors covered.<\/p>\n<p>By scheduling an estimate with us, you won&#8217;t just find high-quality products. The whole process of buying new laminate flooring is made easy for you.<\/p>\n<p>This is due to our amazing services and benefits like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appointments available all week long<\/li>\n<li>Easy financing plans<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary decorating advice<\/li>\n<li>Expert craftsmanship and installation services<\/li>\n<li>Unbelievable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/specials\" target=\"_blank\">flooring deals and specials<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all of these benefits, why bother going anywhere else?<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-187279316.jpg\" alt=\"laying laminate floors in basement\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-187279316.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-187279316-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Book your free basement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/laminate\/\" target=\"_blank\">laminate flooring estimate<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re going to love your new wood floors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the perfect flooring for a basement can be tricky, especially if you want wood floors for that area. 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