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Many people utilize their basements as a family room or rec room - but it doesn't always stop at that - many have full bathrooms as well as bedrooms and even kitchens. The challenge is the fact that many basement floors are exposed to water that leaks in through the floor or walls and sometimes even the ceiling. Carpet is an option because if it gets wet, it can usually be dried. Ceramic or porcelain tile is also a great option, as water will not affect them. If the water problem is not bad, you can use a free floating laminate style floor with a moisture barrier. You should stay away from vinyl or hardwoods.

Carpeting comes in a countless number of colors, patterns, styles and materials. With so many carpets to choose from you can`t fail to find the right carpet for your needs. Aside from the endless selection, carpet offers homeowners more warmth, softness and is much quieter than any other floor covering.

PROS:
• Soft underfoot
• Wide variety range and styles, colors
and textures
• Noise absorbing
• Can be dried when exposed to moisture
• Can be easily replaced for less cost

CONS:
• Regular cleaning
• May require restretching
• Likelihood of staining

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Laminate floors are incredibly durable, easy to care for and come in a wide variety of realistic stone and wood flooring designs. If you love the look of real hardwood but are concerned with the upkeep then laminate floors are the answer. If you are concerned with tearing up old flooring or are budget-minded than laminate flooring may be a great choice for you.

PROS:
• Can imitate a wide variety of other

types of flooring
• Easily installed
• Extremely durable
• Stain resistant

CONS:
• Sound may appear "unreal"

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Ceramic Tile has been around for centuries and with today's technology manufacturers have created new design and application possibilities that were not available a decade ago. If you have never used ceramic tile before or it has been a long time since you have done so, you will be amazed at the wide selection of colors, sizes, shapes and new textures that are now available.

PROS:
• Good looks
• Style & color range
• Porcelain is particularly tough
• Glazed is minimal maintenance

CONS:
• No resilience
• Hard & cold to the touch
• Grout should be sealed periodically
• Joints can leak to sub floor

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Luxury Vinyl Tile : Tile has finally come into the 21st Century. Now you can have all the advantages of a ceramic tile floor with performance features designed to meet today's demanding lifestyles. DuraCeramic is warmer to the touch, more comfortable underfoot, and faster and easier to install than traditional ceramic tile. You can even choose to install DuraCeramic with grout or without it. The final design is up to you! DuraCeramic is the intelligent choice for today's lifestyle.

PROS:
• Warmer and more comfortable

underfoot than ordinary ceramic
• Installation options - install with or

without grout
• Resists chipping and cracking
• Extremely durable and easy to maintain
• Lifelong Limited Warranty Against

Fade, Stain and Wear Out

CONS:
• Requires professional installation

to get warranty.
• Grout should be sealed periodically

if used
• Joints can leak to sub floor
• Limited styles/colors

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