Basement Tile Flooring in Rhode Island and Southeastern MA
Basement floors are damp, ugly, cold and hard. Installing tile and linoleum on these surfaces isn't going to help much. The natural temperature of the earth below a foundation in Boston, MA or Providence, RI averages about 50 degrees. Tiles and linoleum are not going to protect you from this, and your floor may become the most unpleasant thing about your finished basement in time.
In the cases of falls, dropped items, and other situations, tile and linoleum proves to be a harsh, unforgiving surface. Tiles are loud underfoot, and both tile and linoleum is slippery when wet, although the moisture is not likely to damage tile.
While stone and marble tiles do not tend to grow mold, bacteria, or
mildew, some ceramic tiles and the grout lines that keep tiles in place
do. Porous cement tiles and grout lines can collect particles
that can turn into colonies of microscopic organisms. Marble
and stone tiles can resist this, but they're notoriously expensive.
Additionally, dark grout lines are ugly in a home, and while tile has a
reputation for being durable, tiles can shatter, and grout lines may crack from temperature and moisture
fluctuations in a basement. Replacing damaged tiles and grout lines is
a tedious chore at best.
The Cold, Hard Truth on Basement Flooring
A cold, unpleasant basement floor underfoot is not a home improvement. Finish your basement with something that will add beauty, warmth, and style to your Boston or Providence home. DryZone would like to help you find the basement flooring that's best for your home. If you would like a FREE, no-obligation floor tile estimate, call or contact us today!
