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2 Ways to Finish Concrete Basement Floors


by DoItYourself Staff

If you want to get a good finish on your concrete basement floors, then you will need to consider what to lay down on top of the floors to give them a complete look. You can improve the end result of concrete basement floors by ensuring that the floor is level, and completely smooth. Once this is done, you can then add a number of finishes which will improve the floor and make it suitable for everyday use.

1. Carpeting

The first way in which you can finish your concrete basement floors is by using carpets. Laying a carpet can be easily done, and they provide warmth and comfort to what would otherwise be a hard and cold floor. In order to get the most from your carpet, choose the right size for your basement floor, and make sure that you cover right to the very edges. This will prevent the floors from becoming drafty.

2. Wood Flooring

Another alternative is to use wood flooring lengths to cover your concrete basement floors. So long as the floors are level, they can support wood floors. Choose an underlay to prevent the floors being too cold, and fit the wood up to the very edge to prevent drafts.

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