Friday, December 17, 2010

Tiles Are Perfect For Basements

Whenever people think about redecorating a house they simply forget about the basement. Even if it's been a year now since you've moved into the new house it's time to do something about this room. This can have so many purposes that it would be a shame to waste this very practical space only because you're out of ideas.

You could turn it into a getaway area, a workshop, a place where to play poker with your friends. You could practically do anything with it as long as you decorate it properly. Start by choosing the flooring. Cement is definitely out of the question. Choose natural stone tiles like marble ones. They are extremely functional and look great.

One of the biggest advantages of marble tiles versus other types of floors is their easy cleaning. If they're properly set-up you'll be amazed how easy it is to make the place sparkling clean in no time. It doesn't matter if you want to use your basement as a workplace or as a recreational area. It has to be easy to maintain.

If it's going to be a workplace you need a floor that's easy to clean because you may get dirt on it or spill several liquids. If it's a recreational space it's not enough to be able to wipe the wine that may get on the floor, it also has to look stylish even if it's a basement. This way nothing can stop you to party each weekend with your friends.

If you're planning to use the basement as a storage area you need floors that are resistant and that can handle heavy weights. Marble has been used in many industries especially for its resistance and durability. So no need to worry that a marble tiles flooring might not handle your heavy cabinets or even the grass cutting machine.

There's one important thing to know about installing marble tiles. All online DIY articles have this as a primary rule: clean and dry the surface perfectly before starting anything else. Don't worry if the floor isn't properly leveled, you can fix that with the level of mortar you use to stick the tiles. Now that you know that, all you have to do is choose which marble tiles would look best in your basement. Remember even if it is a basement it has to look nice in case you decide to change its purpose and turn it into a room for parties or where you and your friends can just hang out and play games.

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