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The Best Flooring Options for Basements in Denver, CO

March 07, 2023

In basement spaces, it’s important to choose the right flooring to protect your home from water damage and other moisture-related issues. Learn which materials perform best in the basement and how to choose the right option for your space.

What Makes Basement Flooring Different

When deciding on flooring material for your basement area, it's essential to keep in mind that the basement is more susceptible to humidity and accidents such as leaking or flooding. Choosing a durable and waterproof flooring option can save you hundreds of dollars if your basement suffers water damage.

Hardwood and carpet, for example, are classic flooring choices, but both are poor options for durability and water resistance.

Comparing Basement Flooring Materials

Choosing the best material to install in your basement can be intimidating. There are so many options to consider!

Here's a brief, side-by-side comparison of each material and how they perform in basement spaces:

Vinyl: Vinyl flooring is one of the safest options for basements. This type of flooring is made of PVC, making it highly durable and waterproof. You can get it in both plank and tile form to replicate the look of hardwood or tile, and it can hold up well against pets, kids, and daily foot traffic.
Tile: Compared to vinyl, tile is more expensive and time-consuming to install. However, the benefits are often worth it, as tile is stain-resistant, water-resistant, and offers a more stylish, high-end look. If you’re worried about tile flooring feeling cold underfoot, contractors can install subflooring during the installation process to help improve comfort.
Laminate: Laminate is a budget-friendly flooring option that, similar to vinyl, replicates the look of hardwood, stone, or even ceramic tile at a fraction of the cost. However, only some varieties are 100% waterproof, so be sure to select the right option with your supplier.
Stone/Concrete: Stone and concrete flooring are durable, long-lasting options that perform well in basement spaces. Both materials are highly resistant to moisture and can handle heavy foot traffic. However, concrete is often the material homeowners want to cover once a basement is finished. If this is the case, consider stone instead—it offers far more design variety and creates a more polished, upscale appearance.

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If you've been searching for basement flooring installation options in Denver, CO Footprints Floors has the expertise you need! Our professional contractors are experts in every kind of flooring installation. They will handle every step of the process to ensure your basement flooring project goes smoothly.

Give us a call today to receive a free estimate on your project!

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Key Takeaways

Basements require different flooring considerations because they are more vulnerable to humidity, leaks, and flooding.
Vinyl, tile, laminate, and stone/concrete each offer different benefits for basement spaces.
Choosing the right basement flooring material can help protect your home from moisture damage while improving comfort and appearance.

What Makes Basement Flooring Different
Comparing Basement Flooring Materials
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Bryan Park

Footprints Floors CEO/Founder

Bryan grew up in south Denver. He attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and served his country after graduation. Like most who serve, Bryan’s military experience strengthened his belief in, and commitment to, integrity, duty and leadership.

When Bryan and his wife Kelli settled in Littleton, Colorado they started a family…three rambunctious girls and two very big dogs. It was then, Bryan noticed that the flooring industry in Denver was highly inefficient and unscrupulous. It was nearly impossible to find providers who worked with a true sense of honesty and fairness. Changing this was not only an opportunity for Bryan, it was practically a calling.

“Putting the customer first and creating an impeccable reputation in this industry was Job number one,” says Bryan, about his goals for his future flooring company in Denver. He named it Footprints Floors and created a unique company structure that promoted the best in people, products, and business practices. It worked! So much so that Footprints Floors is one of the largest flooring service providers in Colorado and across the nation.

Park currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Wood Flooring Association. Under Park’s leadership, Footprints Floors has expanded to 150+ territories across the United States and was recently named one of the fastest growing franchises in America by Entrepreneur magazine.

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