Basement Floors You Will Actually Want To Use

A coated basement floor brightens the whole room, stops the concrete dust, and wipes clean when a kid spills juice or the washer leaks. It is one of the easiest ways to make a basement feel finished.

I design each floor by hand to fit the space, whether you want a calm solid color, a flake blend that hides everyday wear, or a metallic finish with some movement to it.

• Seals the slab so it stops shedding dust
• Resists stains, water and dropped items
• Brightens a dark room by bouncing light around
• Flake, solid and metallic looks to match how you use the space

Moisture comes first

Basement slabs can hold moisture from the ground. That matters, because moisture pushing up through concrete is the main thing that makes a coating fail. I look at the slab before I quote the job, and if moisture is a concern, I tell you before any coating goes down.

Good fits for a coated basement

Kids' playrooms, laundry rooms, home gyms, workshop corners, storage areas and walk-out basements. If you plan to put carpet or vinyl over it later, tell me, because that changes what I recommend.

Old flooring is not a deal breaker either. One basement I did started out covered in glue. I took it down to bare concrete and finished it in bold colors inspired by Indiana University.