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Yes, you can...provided that there is not a water nor moisture issue.
If the basement is below grade (i.e. beneath the ground), then you need to use an engineered hardwood (rather than solid hardwood). Some engineered hardwoods can be glued and others click into place. It's best to consult a flooring professional on best structure/installation method and whether floor prep is needed (since many basements are uneven).
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Engineered hardwood is real (and not be confused with laminate which is fake).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoA conditional answer! PROBABLY
Laminate is about the most forgiving and least cranky flooring around. Moisture is the issue for any flooring. A lot of the modern Laminate is approved for moist areas & BELOW GRADE uses.
You don't think about it, but the pressure of the ground water pushes moisture through the concrete. If nothing is covering the concrete it usually just evaporates, If you cover it, then it gets trapped by the wood or Laminate and causes damage.
Use Duct Tape & tape a 2'X2' piece of plastic to the floor, if you see condensation on the plastic after a couple of days you have wet basement, if not it is dry for the moment. moisture can change with the seasons..
Ask your flooring maker if it is approved for "BELOW GRADE" that means it is OK for a basement...
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∙ 15y agoNo. Any accidental spills of water will damage the backing and cause it to swell up and break apart. It is possible to seal the joints but total protection is not guaranteed.
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no
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