Revive Your Basements: Choosing Waterproof Flooring after Damage

Renovating Your Space After Basements Water Damage: Selecting the Right Flooring

After a traumatic experience of water damage in your basement, the journey to recovery involves not just cleaning up the mess but also addressing its root cause. Our experts at La Tuilerie have provided us with comprehensive solutions for this common issue and valuable advice to avoid such scenarios repeatedly.

Porceln as Your Permanent Solution

Pierre Joly, our Operations Manager at La Tuilerie shares, When properly chosen and installed on a solid concrete base, porceln tiles are the perfect solution agnst water infiltration - be it from floods. He elaborates that porceln is highly dense with porosity under 0.5, making it effectively waterproof.

Which Tiles Should You Opt For?

Pierre recomms porceln tiles for their exceptional properties:

• Dense and Water-Resistant: With a low porosity rate, these ceramic tiles are almost impermeable to water.

• Sustnability: Once installed properly on your basement floor, they can withstand major floods or water damage.

Which Waterproofing Membranes Are Essential?

To create a waterproof barrier under the porceln tiles and between them and substrate:

Schluter DITRA Waterproofing Membrane: This membrane is designed to install beneath ceramic tiles. It serves as a separation layer that allows for slight movement of the floor without damaging or cracking the tiles above.

Nicolas Costard, our Sales Manager at La Tuilerie explns: Decoupling acts like placing a cushion under your feet; it protects agnst moisture from below while allowing slight movement, thus protecting agnst cracks.

For waterproofing walls in a basement shower, Kerdi-Board prevents the need for repetitive wall coverings after floods.

Selecting Mortar and Grout

When choosing installation products:

1. Polymer-modified mortar: Increases tile adhesion and resistance to moisture. Ideal everywhere.

2. Epoxy grout: Highly resistant, waterproof and stn-resistant ideal for areas prone to water exposure.

This ensures durability under heavy conditions and prevents moisture from seeping into the tiles.

Vinyl Flooring: An Affordable DIY Solution

Nicolas Costard recomms vinyl flooring as a cost-effective and practical option:

• Affordable Price: Starting at $2.79sq.ft.

• Quick Installation: Features a 'click' installation system for easy setup see our article.

• Durability: Can last 10 to 20 years under appropriate conditions.

Vinyl flooring requires no glue or nls; just snap the planks together. A simple guide on how to install vinyl can be found in our article.

Hydrasafe Laminates: Water-resistant Flooring for Basements

Maxime Leblanc, La Tuilerie's Wood Vinyl Flooring Manager suggests two Hydrasafe laminate collections:

• Hydrasafe Celtic

• Floorpan Peking

These collections are designed to withstand the threat of water damage.

Waterproofing Tips After Damage:

• Porceln tiles and vinyl offer permanent solutions agnst water damage.

• Choose appropriate membranes like Schluter DITRA or Kerdi-Board for added protection.

• Opt for durable mortars and grouts that prevent moisture from penetrating your flooring.

La Tuilerie is here to support you through this process. Contact us for advice, visit our branches, access our return policy and tips tricks sections on our website.

Don't forget: La Tuilerie provides tax savings on ceramic tiles hardwood; take advantage now!

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