5 Tile Floor Tips for Your Basement
By Charles
Kassotis
Editor's Summary: This article contains 5 reasons for
you to choose a tile floor for your refinished or refurbished basement.
If you have never considered tile as an option in your basement
this article may change your point of view.
Refinishing or refurbishing your basement is a big job that can
be costly and challenging. But gaining the added living space is
often valuable enough to warrant the effort. One of the most important
parts of redoing your basement is the floor. Whether you are working
with a concrete or wooden floor, you may want to consider another
type of flooring that will prove more durable and easy to clean.
When you are giving thought to which choice will work best for your
home, consider the following information with respect to a file
floor for your basement.
1. A tile floor is relatively inexpensive compared to other types
of flooring. Depending on the grade and style you buy, you might
be able to get the peel-and-stick brand that you can lay down yourself
instead of hiring it done. This will suit not only your wallet but
your schedule, since it can be done in stages, as you have the time,
and perhaps with the help of a friend or family member. Of course,
you can get the more costly styles, and pay more, for a richer or
more polished look, depending on your plans for the basement’s use.
2. Tile is replaceable, so if one or more pieces should get stained,
chipped, or torn, you can take them up and lay down new ones at
your convenience. Instead of waiting for a service call from someone
who only works weekends for double-time pay, you can do it yourself
in time for the next party or family get-together.
3. Tile flooring is easy to clean. You don’t have to worry as much
about spilled beverages, pet accidents, or muddy shoes tracking
through. Just fill a bucket with hot water and mild detergent, or
whatever the tile manufacturer’s directions suggest, and mop up
dirt, dust, and debris in a few minutes’ time.
4. Tile is easily changed. If you get tired of the design and want
to change it, or decide to put down carpet when you get an unexpected
monetary windfall, you can make the switch fairly quickly and easily.
Some people decide to lay carpet on top of the tile, which makes
it easier than taking up the old and putting down the new floor
covering.
5. Tile patterns are versatile. You can choose a basic monotone
color to blend in with neutral surroundings. Or buy a contemporary
design to turn your basement into a family recreation room. A more
sedate, intricate pattern provides a nice floor covering for a room
that will become your den or a spare bedroom. Throw down a few accent
rugs (the non-skid variety) and enjoy the brand new look.
Floor tile can take a pretty rough beating from shoe scuffs, equipment
scrapes, and running back and forth, if you have kids. With many
attractive patterns to choose from, you can dress up your basement
in whatever décor you like, and then let the games begin!
For more information on installing floor tile, choosing the right
tile and the advantages of tile flooring versus other types of floring
visit The Tile Cart at http://www.tilecart.com
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