Basement Carpet Tiles

Options for Carpet Tiles for a Basement

If you believe installing carpet in a basement is a no-no because of concerns over water damage, you’re not entirely wrong. However, when you stick with carpet tiles for a basement from Greatmats, you receive designs and materials that are safe to use around moisture and dampness. Our waterproof carpet tiles for a basement are easy to install and affordable. But your friends and family don’t have to know that. It can be our secret while they tell you how impressed they are with how your basement carpet looks.

Styles of Carpet Squares for a Basement

When considering ideas for the proper carpet squares for a basement, you should think about the potential for dampness that your cement basement floor has.

Modular Tiles

Modular tiles are a great choice if the carpet over the concrete could become damp from seepage through the foundation or a leaky pipe. Our 24-by-24-inch Royal Interlocking Carpet Tiles have a waterproof foam base and attached carpet layer to protect the tiles in damp conditions.

Floating Tiles

Floating tiles place the carpet layer over a plastic base with pegs underneath it to raise it away from the concrete surface, allowing protection in case of a small flood. These tiles, such as our 12-by-12-inch Square Carpet Tiles, also work well if the floor is extremely wet, as you can disassemble the tiles temporarily to allow the subfloor to dry.

Peel-and-Stick Tiles

Avoid using traditional peel-and-stick tiles in a basement where there’s a chance of moisture. At Greatmats, we do offer the peel-and-stick indoor/outdoor 24-by-24-inch Grizzly Grass Carpet Tiles that can stand up to tougher conditions.

Pile Height

When you want low or high carpet pile height for basement carpeting, we have multiple options. The LCT Plush Luxury Carpet Tiles have a 1-inch pile height and are machine washable if you ever suffer water problems in the basement. A low pile height option is our Style Smart Riverside Carpet Tiles, which have a 1/8-inch (3 mm) pile height with synthetic fibers that are waterproof and consist of 100% recycled purified plastic bottles.

Features and Benefits for Basement Carpet Tiles

Some of the features and benefits you find with our basement carpet tiles include:

• Waterproof designs
  
• Some are machine washable
  
• Easy to disassemble to allow subfloors to dry out
  
• DIY installation options
  
• Goes directly over concrete
  
• Resists mold and mildew formation
  
• Resists odors
  
• Stylish designs and colors
  
• Varying pile heights
  
• Cushioned foam bases
  
• Long-lasting materials

Carpet Tiles for a Basement Q&A

Is basement carpet a bad idea?

No, basement carpet is not a bad idea – when you use the right products. Traditional rolls of carpet can suffer water damage from a flood, leaky pipes, or moisture seepage through the foundation, ruining it. At Greatmats, we offer carpet tiles that are waterproof or that have raised bases to allow moisture to evaporate.

What are the best carpet tiles for a basement?

Some of the best carpet tiles for a basement include carpet tiles that sit on top of a raised plastic interlocking base. The raised base allows moisture underneath the tiles to evaporate because of airflow. At Greatmats, we also offer commercial grade carpet, interlocking padded foam tiles with a carpet-top layer, and peel-and-stick carpet tiles, all of which are waterproof to prevent mildew formation in the carpet in the unfinished basement.

What are the reasons to use carpet tiles vs. carpet rolls for basements?

Using carpet tiles vs. carpet rolls in a basement depends on your concerns for the area. If you believe you’ll ever have moisture in the basement from flooding or seepage through the concrete foundation, moisture can ruin the carpet rolls. With modular carpet tiles from Greatmats, you receive waterproof materials or a raised plastic base that helps moisture evaporate.

How big are carpet tiles for basement floors?

The size of carpet tiles for basement floors typically range from 1-by-1 foot to 2-by-2 feet. However, we also offer 18-by-18-inch tiles and a rectangular-shaped tile that measures 24-by-40 inches.

How much do carpet tiles for basement spaces cost?

The cost for carpet tiles for basements can range from about $1 to $9 per square foot. The most inexpensive designs have a peel-and-stick backing. Hidden edge interlocking tiles will cost more than puzzle-style interlocking edge tiles.