Unlike those offered in the previous mini-episode on Best Floors for a Basement, none of these floors would survive any kind of flooding, whether a proper flood, a busted pipe or just a single, colossal spill, and all will require some additional moisture control before being put in. 

So here are the rest of the main floor types, listed from least to most worst, that you might (but probably shouldn't) consider for a basement, and why we think what we think about each option. Remember that the best options are in the previous post. We picked Vinyl Plank.

What are the worst floors for a basement

When this question is posed, usually we're talking about a household that is more active than other households, likely one with older kids and/or pets. We're also talking about the common living areas, because in kitchens, bathrooms and similar rooms, the household makeup is less of a factor than are the room's uses and moisture issues.

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What are the worst floors for a basement

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