Rated for below-grade installation
Basement Flooring Rated for Concrete Slabs
Waterproof rigid-core vinyl plank, every line published as suitable for below-grade installation over concrete. Choose five free samples, test them on your slab in your basement light, and a flooring expert plans the install.
- Five below-grade-rated samples, free
- Shipped 2nd day air
- A flooring expert on your project, not a call centre
- Rated for below grade Published on every floor here
- Rated waterproof Published on every floor here
- 5 free samples
- Free expert help By phone and email
Choose your five basement samples
Twelve waterproof colourways from six rigid-core lines, every one published as suitable for above, on and below grade. Compare them on the slab, not on a screen.
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Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$3.39 / sq ft
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Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$3.39 / sq ft
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Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$5.79 / sq ft
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Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$5.79 / sq ft
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Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 30 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$3.99 / sq ft
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Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 30 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$4.49 / sq ft
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Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$2.45 / sq ft
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Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 20 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$2.99 / sq ft
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Fortis Collection Extra Wide Waterproof 40 Mil Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 40 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$4.35 / sq ft
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Fortis Collection Extra Wide Waterproof 40 Mil Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 40 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$4.35 / sq ft
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Resurgence Waterproof 4.5mm Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 12 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$1.99 / sq ft
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Resurgence Waterproof 4.5mm Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Waterproof
- 12 mil wear layer
- Lifetime warranty
$1.99 / sq ft
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Not seeing yours? Browse every floor we carry for basements. Where a free sample isn't offered, the product page says so.
See all basement flooringCompare the lines
Six basement floors. All below-grade rated. The difference is on top.
Every line here is waterproof and published as suitable for installation below grade. What changes is how thick the protective surface is, how thick the plank is, how wide it runs, and what it costs.
Thickest wear layer
Fortis
The thickest wear layer we carry on a vinyl plank. For the basement that doubles as the gym, the playroom and the home office.
40mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 9.65″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 7 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
$4.35 / sq ft
4 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : FortisCoal Harbor
Nine-inch planks with a 30 mil wear layer. Wide boards make a low room feel bigger.
30mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 9″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 7 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
From $3.99 / sq ft
7 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : Coal HarborUltimate
Our thickest plank overall. Warmer and quieter over concrete than a thin rigid core, and forgiving of an uneven slab.
20mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 7.17″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 12 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
From $4.35 / sq ft
8 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : UltimateVigorous
The line more shoppers land on than any other. A 20 mil rigid core with attached underpad and a lifetime residential warranty.
20mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 7.2″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 5.5 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
From $2.50 / sq ft
8 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : VigorousAffluent
A 20 mil wear layer at a price that covers a whole basement. The everyday choice.
20mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 7″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 5 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
From $2.45 / sq ft
5 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : AffluentLowest price per sq ft
Resurgence
Waterproof, rigid core, attached underpad, at the most accessible price on the page. For the basement you want finished, not fussed over.
12mil wear layer
- Plank width
- 7.2″
- Waterproof
- , Waterproof
- Thickness
- , 4.5 mm
- Warranty
- Lifetime residential
$1.99 / sq ft
3 colours you can sample free
Sample this floor : Resurgence
The wear layer is the clear protective coat on top of a vinyl plank, measured in mils (thousandths of an inch). It is the part that takes the traffic, and a thicker one takes more of it before the print underneath shows. Every specification on this page is read from the live product catalogue, so it cannot drift from what you receive. Not sure what your rooms need? That is exactly what your flooring expert is for.
Basements fail from underneath. Plan the slab first.
Every floor on this page is rated for below grade and rated waterproof. What decides whether a basement floor lasts is the concrete under it — moisture, flatness, cracks — and every sample order is assigned a flooring expert who will work through that with you before you order a single box.
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Moisture testing and vapour barriers
Whether your slab needs a moisture test, when a vapour barrier is required, and what the installation guide for each floor says.
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Flatness and cracks
What an uneven slab does to a rigid plank, and which lines forgive more than others.
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Comparing your samples
Grain, colour variation and finish against your cabinets, your trim and your light — not against a screen.
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Stairs, posts and mechanical rooms
Where the floor stops, how it meets stairs and doorways, and what goes around the furnace.
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Measuring and quantities
What to measure, how, and how much overage your installer will need.
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One complete quote
The floor, the extras and the delivery in a single written quote, so there are no surprises later.
Your expert works with you by phone and email. We don't offer in-home design visits.
No surprises
What happens after you order
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Today
You choose five samples and check out. No card needed for the samples.
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Within 2 days
Your samples arrive by 2nd day air. Lay them out in the room, in morning light and again at night.
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Soon after
Your assigned flooring expert gets in touch to help you compare what you received and work out quantities.
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When you're ready
You get one complete quote covering the floor, the trims and delivery — and you order only if it's right.
What basement shoppers tell us
★★★★★
I installed the Holden LVP over a concrete slab with a moisture barrier and they look and feel so good! I looked at so many LVP samples for my home. There were cheaper options but they were thin, flimsy, and looked like plastic (yes I know they are all plastic, but this Build Direct LVP at least could fool someone because they don't look like cheap plastic, they look like wood). I wanted something that would last and so far these feel solid and the joints don't snap as easily as other brands. They can be installed DIY, but be sure to have some help because they are long planks and it's easier to click into place with a second person.
Lily · Yotpo verified buyer · Ultimate · August 2026 ★★★★★
I was assigned a person to help with any questions about a product, specs, etc. I ran into a problem and my assigned person was very useful in getting it taken care of.
Roger M. · Yotpo verified buyer · Coal Harbor · June 2026 ★★★★★
I am really appreciating the customer service at Build Direct, as we shop for flooring for several bedrooms and a bathroom. The samples ship and arrive quickly and are great quality, and the team follows up and is always accessible to talk with us through various considerations as we make our decisions. Excited to place an order soon after our final batch of samples arrives.
Louise T. · Yotpo verified buyer · Ultimate · August 2026
Questions before you order
Can I install these directly over a concrete slab?
Yes. Every line on this page is published as suitable for above, on and below grade. The slab needs to be flat, clean and dry, and the installation guide for each floor sets out the moisture limits and whether a vapour barrier is required.
What does "below grade" mean?
Below the level of the surrounding ground — a basement, or a walk-out lower level. It matters because concrete below grade can carry moisture up from the soil, which is why every floor here is both waterproof and specifically rated for it.
Do I need an underpad?
Several of these lines ship with an underpad attached to the plank, which also takes the edge off a cold, hard slab. Each product page states whether one is included and what is recommended if not.
Is there a real-wood option for a basement?
Yes — we carry waterproof rigid-core engineered hardwood rated for below grade. It isn't on this page's shortlist, but your expert can add a sample of it to your order.
What if my basement has flooded before?
Tell your expert. A waterproof floor won't be damaged by water, but the source has to be dealt with first, and the moisture in the slab has to be within the limits the floor allows. That conversation is free and it happens before you order.
Are the samples really free?
Yes. You can choose five samples at no cost, and they ship 2nd day air.
What happens after I order samples?
We assign you a flooring expert. They'll get in touch to help you compare what you received, work out quantities, and put together a complete quote covering the floor, the trims and delivery. There's no obligation to order.
Can I get more than five samples?
Five is the free allowance. Your expert can arrange more, and larger XL samples are available to buy on several of these lines if you want to see a bigger piece before you commit.
Test it on the slab
Basement light is nothing like a showroom. Five free samples on your own concrete, under your own lights — then a flooring expert turns the one you love into a complete plan.