Basement Carpet

Basement Carpet in your basement game room is once again becoming popular. By adding carpet in your basement you’re creating an atmosphere that’s inviting and you’ll want to stay home and enjoy time with your family and friends more often.

You definitely don’t want that old concrete basement floor for your game room, do you? To make your basement game room more inviting and comfortable, you will need a good basement type carpet. The biggest problem is that in most basements is unwanted moisture. And moisture will seep in from below through the concrete and weaken the bond of adhesive used for floors. It can also make hardwood floors warp and buckle. (Hardwood floors are not recommended for basements anyway) And it will also make carpets have that moldy basement smell that nobody wants. So you need to check if moisture is a problem in your basement before installing your carpet or carpet squares.

One Way to Check Moisture
In Your Basement

You need to check to make sure that your floor is ready for your new basement carpet installation first. You can do this by taking a large garbage bag and laying it flat on the floor. Tape it down on all four sides to make sure no air gets through. You should do this in the center of your basement floor, as well as each corner of your basement floor. Leave it there for 23 hours, and look under the bags to see if any moisture is there. If not, then you are ready to get that beautiful basement carpet that you have been dying to install.

Moisture can still accumulate in your basement during rainy seasons and humid conditions. So always take the precaution by installing a vapor guard under your basement floor. You should get a high density, durable, polyethylene sheet. This will give you air space between your floor and concrete. This will also keep any moisture from traveling to your new carpet and keep out that annoying smell.

Also it NEVER HURTS to purchase a nice dehumidifier for your basement even if your have your floor sealed properly. Just make sure the dehumidifier is rated for your size of basement. They go by square feet covered usually.

Basement Carpet
It is a Nice Alternative to Tiles.

Carpet is one of the most popular options for your basement flooring because it is economical and cost effective. It gives your room an inviting quality and a softness that makes the atmosphere cozier. It will give your basement room a warmer quality during the cold and winter months.

Also every child loves to lay on the carpet and watch television, draw, and just play. You can get you carpet in many different textures, designs, colors, and even themes such as your favorite sports team. And your basement carpet can last for years to come when taken care of properly.

Now you can always find carpeting for your basement online at many different websites. But the trick is, how do you know what it feels like etc. Well the best thing to do is after finding what you like online for the price you like then go to your local carpet stores to find that type of carpet and see if it’s really what you want. Then you have 2 choices. Either go home and buy online or try to get the online price from the carpet store you’re at. They may deal with you as they don’t like loosing customers.

Whatever your preferences, the color, design etc. The perfect basement carpet is out there just waiting for you to add it to your basement game room.



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