Plastic Raised Flooring Basement

Extremely versatile max tile floors are popular for dance floors aerobic and exercise flooring and show room floors and feature a 7 year wear layer.

Plastic raised flooring basement.

Overflowing tubs spilled pet water dishes and leaking dishwashers or toilets are no match for it. Water resistance of vinyl flooring vinyl is largely made of plastic which makes it water resistant. Always install basement carpet on top of a vapor impervious subfloor this will raise the temperature of the floor in winter make your carpet more pleasant to walk on and most importantly prevent humid air from cozying up to the concrete and triggering mold growth. Many basement flooring materials like paint epoxy tile and rubber flooring for example can go down directly over the basement s original poured concrete floor as long as the concrete is in good condition.

The right types of vinyl are highly resistant to water damage and they don t need to be nailed down glued down or stuck down in any way. This is a fancy durable moisture proof and informal floor that makes good sense for basements especially. But this direct installation will result in a floor that s cold underfoot. The system is made of interlocking plastic tiles that are elevated on grids.

The bottom section of the interlocking basement tile is made out of a non porous material high impact polypropylene plastic that prevents water absorption. If flooding in your basement is a concern vinyl is the material you want. It is a high strength material that will support heavy weights without breaking. It s made of plastic so water just can t penetrate it.

The grids create an air space below the floor that dissipates moisture and keeps your basement flooring warmer than if it s in direct contact with concrete. This is why it s become so popular for use in bathrooms and areas with constant or frequent moisture. These tiles feature a waterproof raised plastic base topped with a commercial grade vinyl surface.