Basement Flooring help -- white plank?

5 years ago

Hello! We need to redo the flooring in our hall, and then down a set of stairs into the (finished) basement. Right now, the hall runs into the lower level stairs (it's a split level) that are a light hard wood, however due to water issues, we can't continue to hard woods throughout. I love the idea of a white plank floor (it's a farmhouse) but think any type of fake wood like vinyl will look horrible against the wood. I haven't found a white tile that I love, but that is an option. A few of the styles that I like ... but nothing waterproof. Any ideas for what might work?

Here is what the hall looks like (will be painting, updating railing, and replacing the light too!) Bottom photo is a style I like but not waterproof ....

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calidesign
5 years ago
I don't know that a white plank floor would look right in a basement, and especially not a vinyl one next to hardwoods. I'd look for a vinyl that has a stone look, or even a fun pattern. You can get your farmhouse look through furnishings.
SJ McCarthy
5 years ago
First things first: fix the water issues in the basement. Moisture mitigation is a great way to get whatever you want in your basement. What level of moisture mitigation have you gone to?

And to be clear, if you have water issues in your basement you will have issues with vinyl planks as well. There is nothing that survives leaks and standing water. Even porcelain can tent and lift if water is left on it too long.

Personally I would get what I like and ignore the water issues. Because I know the moisture issue is completely fixed.
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