Conduct a moisture test.
Grind concrete basement floor before sheet vinyl floor.
Plain concrete is typically a dull grey and useful as a floor material thanks to its hardness and durability rather than its appearance.
How to seal a concrete floor before applying vinyl tile.
Types of vinyl for basement flooring.
Grind the floor use a self leveling compound or use a subfloor to get it pretty close to even as possible.
The floor should be free of greasy spots or built up grime before you leave it to fully dry.
Test the floor for moisture.
Sheet vinyl and planks.
We installed wood look vinyl plank over concrete floors in our basement here s what i ve learned from doing it a couple times and tips for installing your own.
Flooring went down last week and that always takes a project from work site.
I have listed a couple of forgiving flooring materials carpet and vinyl to use over uneven concrete floors.
A 4 inch or 8 inch angle grinder can be used with a cup wheel.
Most types can be installed over concrete or over a subfloor.
Durable vinyl sheet flooring is fiberglass reinforced and does a nice job.
You need more planning that you may expect.
You have a few options.
Wash the concrete floor thoroughly using water and household detergent or degreaser.
Vinyl planks can withstand damp concrete basement floors and look gorgeous at the same time.
Fixing an uneven floor is just more than leveling.
Installing a vinyl tile or vinyl plank floor is easier than installing sheet vinyl and any damage to the floor can be repaired easily simply by replacing a tile or two.
Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.
The moisture levels in concrete subfloors should be as low as possible before installing vinyl flooring.
Grinders are what are used for creating polished concrete floors.
Suitable vinyl flooring for basements pretty much includes all vinyl flooring but if you re looking for a floating floor that requires no adhesive and goes directly over concrete two options stand out.
10 reasons vinyl flooring is the best for concrete slab basements you ve decided to give your basement a makeover and you need to find a cheap and waterproof alternative to your boring cold concrete floor.
Similar to how you can grind down a wooden floor you will need to do the same thing for concrete warping.
We re making progress on my office makeover see the plans here and it feels so good you guys.