Handled with care, a basement can be a versatile area that adds value to your house. If ignored it can be a watery grave for expensive flooring and a fertile ground for mold to grow. Basements are below grade and are naturally devoid of natural sunlight. Improperly lit, a basement can kill the beauty of any floor whether Berber carpets or marble tiles. Properly planned, sealed and moisture proofed and well lit a basement can be the area that you always dreamt of. You can choose from amongst a mind boggling array of patterns, designs and finishes from amongst vinyl tiles, linoleum flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, cork tiles or engineered wood floors. Alternately you can opt for a simple stained concrete floor with natural rugs added for visual effect.