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Basement Flooring

Basement Flooring

Basement flooring needs to handle cooler temperatures and potential moisture without compromising comfort. These basement flooring options are designed for durability, moisture resistance, and long-term performance. Perfect for finished basements, they help create a warm, livable space that feels like an extension of your home.
  • 15235049 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Boscawen
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Boscawen

    15235049

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271429 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cottage Oak
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cottage Oak

    15271429

    $579 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • 15275132 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Lavaux
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Lavaux

    15275132

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265807 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Pecan
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
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    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Pecan

    15265807

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275812 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cavern
    Limited Offer
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cavern

    15275812

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15239007 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Weathered
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Weathered

    15239007

    $504 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    19% OFF
  • 15262455 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Ayer
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Ayer

    15262455

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • 15268081 00 pdp Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring — Weathered Oyster
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (63)

    Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring - Weathered Oyster

    15268081

    $453 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $631 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • 15235041 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Avebury
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Avebury

    15235041

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271430 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Desert Oak
    Limited Offer
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Desert Oak

    15271430

    $435 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275133 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Yarra
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Yarra

    15275133

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265810 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — American Gray Oak
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    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
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    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - American Gray Oak

    15265810

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275814 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Autumn
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Autumn

    15275814

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15239008 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Natural Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Natural Oak

    15239008

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15262456 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Rosetta
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Rosetta

    15262456

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • 15268082 00 pdp Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring — Seasoned Cherry
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (63)

    Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring - Seasoned Cherry

    15268082

    $453 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $631 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • 15235042 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Brodgar
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Brodgar

    15235042

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271431 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Lava Grey Oak
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Lava Grey Oak

    15271431

    $579 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • 15275134 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Montelena
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Montelena

    15275134

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265806 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Antique Walnut
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (124)

    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Antique Walnut

    15265806

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275815 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Grain
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Grain

    15275815

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15239009 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Metro Brown
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Metro Brown

    15239009

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15262458 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Aphrodite
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Aphrodite

    15262458

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • 15268083 00 pdp Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring — Heirloom Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (63)

    Lowcountry Waterproof 5mm Rigid Core Vinyl Plank Flooring - Heirloom Oak

    15268083

    $453 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $631 / sq ft
    28% OFF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best flooring for a basement?
Waterproof rigid core LVP is the most popular and practical basement flooring choice. It is 100% waterproof, handles concrete subfloors well, installs as a floating floor without adhesive, and is comfortable underfoot. Waterproof laminate and waterproof engineered hardwood are also strong options for finished basements where you want a warmer aesthetic. Tile works well in basements but is cold and hard underfoot. Solid hardwood and standard laminate should be avoided below grade due to moisture sensitivity.
Do I need to test my basement for moisture before installing flooring?
Yes -- always. Concrete slabs emit moisture vapor even when they appear dry, and installing flooring over an active moisture problem will cause premature failure regardless of how waterproof the product is. The simplest test is to tape a 2-foot square of plastic sheeting to the concrete floor, seal all edges, and leave it for 24 to 48 hours. Moisture on the underside indicates active vapor emission that must be addressed before installation. For a more precise reading, a calcium chloride test or electronic moisture meter provides a measurable result.
Does waterproof flooring mean I do not need a moisture barrier in the basement?
No. Even fully waterproof LVP benefits from a moisture-barrier underlayment over concrete. The flooring itself may not absorb moisture, but vapor rising through the slab can still affect the locking joints, subfloor, and the environment beneath the floor over time. A moisture-barrier underlayment rated at 6 mil poly or equivalent creates a protective layer between the slab and the finished floor. This step is inexpensive relative to the cost of the flooring and should not be skipped in any below-grade installation.
Can I install flooring directly on concrete in a basement?
Yes. LVP and waterproof laminate are designed for direct installation over concrete as floating floors. The concrete must be clean, flat to within 3/16 inch over a 10-foot span, and dry. Grind down high spots and fill low spots with a floor patching compound before installation. Do not glue a floating floor to the concrete -- it needs freedom to move with temperature and humidity changes. For glue-down installations, use an adhesive specifically rated for below-grade concrete.
How do I make basement flooring feel warmer and more comfortable?
Concrete transfers cold, and that chill comes through the floor. A quality underlayment with thermal insulating properties makes a meaningful difference between the concrete slab and the finished floor surface. LVP and laminate with a foam or cork underlayment feel noticeably warmer than products installed without it. Area rugs over hard flooring add additional warmth and comfort in seating and living areas. If comfort is a top priority, WPC rigid core LVP has a slightly softer and warmer feel underfoot than the denser SPC format.
What flooring should I avoid in a basement?
Solid hardwood should never be installed below grade -- moisture and humidity will cause it to expand, warp, and deteriorate. Standard laminate with an untreated HDF core swells when exposed to moisture and is not suitable for basement use unless it is specifically rated as waterproof. Carpet can work in a consistently dry basement but carries mold and mildew risk in any space with humidity fluctuation. If there is any history of water intrusion in the basement, resolve the source before installing any floor covering.
Can I install basement flooring myself?
Yes. Floating click-lock LVP is one of the most DIY-friendly flooring formats available and is well-suited to basement installations. The main requirements are a flat, clean, dry subfloor and a moisture-barrier underlayment. No nails, glue, or specialized tools are required beyond basic measuring and cutting equipment. Subfloor preparation is the step most DIYers underestimate -- taking the time to flatten and test the concrete before laying the first plank produces a significantly better finished result.

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