Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation

We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood where there is potential for water issues. Looking for recommendations as there are many new products that strive for a “wood look”. Suggestions appreciated!

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BHS | 14 years and 2 months ago

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the ceramic tiles idea is a good one. they make ones that look like wood.

r185 | 14 years and 2 months ago

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I used a higher end Armstrong vinyl flooring in our basement apartment.  Very happy with the look.

builtinstudio | 14 years and 2 months ago

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TrafficMaster from Home Depot is surprisingly impressive.  It is “easy” to install, with no adhesive.  It is an interlocking Vinyl Plank and comes in a variety of “species”.

haiderbk | 14 years and 2 months ago

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if it is basement  then put ceramic tiles and it might be little bit more than vinyal tile, but it will worth putting it. Ceramic tiles will last for a long time and if you think you might water issues then don’t install either vinyl or wood floor. i would say go with ceramic tiles. If you need a contractor call this guy Millad at 718-669-8305, he is a good mason.