My basement flood in 2021 made me switch from carpet to vinyl plank

Abby Nguyen · 2026-03-10T04:30:09.104536+00:00

When my sump pump failed during that big rainstorm three years ago, I had to rip out all the soaked carpet and padding. I spent about $2,800 to replace it with waterproof vinyl plank from a local shop. Now, I don't even worry about spills or dampness down there, and cleaning is just a quick mop. Has anyone else in Edmonton made a switch like this after a big mess, and what did you pick?

elliotbell7mo ago

My neighbor had the same problem and went with epoxy paint on the concrete floor. It looks like a garage floor now, but it's bone dry. I still prefer the feel of something underfoot.

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holly_williams297mo ago

Did you look at any other flooring options, or was vinyl plank the obvious choice after that mess?

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riverf346mo ago

What about the noise and that hard feel underfoot? I kept a small carpeted area in my basement after my flood because the vinyl plank was so loud and cold for the kids to play on.

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