Firstly check with the Water Authority/Local Authority that the drain is not a sewer shown on the map of sewers. If it is in fact a drain it should only serve one property, however. If it is no then it might be a private sewer that serves more than one property. If it only serves one property it is a drain and in this case and in the case of it being a private sewer it will need to be protected against damage from floor loads. I suggest you ask the advice of your Building Control Deapartment at your local Council as bot both protective measure and accessibility measures may be required.
Concrete
The best too for draining a flooded basement is a built-in sump pump. If your basement does not have a sump pump , you can rent a pump from most equipment rental stores. A wet/dry vacuum can also be used to remove water from a flooded basement.
Many things can go over ceramic with ease, but the "best" option is one which works in the room you're doing. For example, laminate flooring is most forgiving of the unevenness (groutlines) of ceramic tile and easiest to install - but I would not put laminate in a bathroom (it's not moisture resistant). For a bathroom, the best option over ceramic is sheet vinyl. Be sure to use leveling compound to smooth grout lines even with the surface of tiles first.
Yes, but maybe not with too much water. Its the best way to clean laminate flooring actually.
Tile is your best option.
Concrete
The best kind of flooring for your basement would be a simple cement flooring. This is because any other material will have a lot of water damage.
There are several options for basement flooring that can keep it warm or even warm it up for you. You can search the tearm "warm basement flooring" and you will find many hits. Some sites offer radiant flooring, warming tiles and carpet. Carpet would probably be one of the more inexpensive options.
Flooring is difficult to install yourself if you do not know what you are doing. Hiring a professional who knows how to do this is best.
I find the best resource for doing home project is the internet. You might look at the website www.armstrong.com which features how to install flooring and flooring install tips. Also you tube has how to instructions for installations.
the best flooring for basements is carpet because it does not scratch<< WRONG '''Carpeting is the worse thing to place in a basement as it traps moisture and can cause a major health problem do to mold and other bacteria growing under it .. You need no absorbant flooring materials'''
If you install a tongue&groove bamboo flooring, the cost will be about USD8.00/sqm. If you install a click lock bamboo flooring, the cost will be about USD5.00/sqm. The best way is choose click lock bamboo flooring.
Rubber floor tiles. They're easy to install, extremely durable, nonslip, and soft enough that if a child trips and falls they won't get hurt.
A sectional rodding machine is the best bet.
"I would recommend replacing your laminate floor at Lowe's building supply. They carry a full line of tools, flooring and all the materials you will need to install your flooring."
The best too for draining a flooded basement is a built-in sump pump. If your basement does not have a sump pump , you can rent a pump from most equipment rental stores. A wet/dry vacuum can also be used to remove water from a flooded basement.
form_title=Basement Drain Repair form_header=6903 How would you describe the interior channels you need to have repaired?*= () Plastic channels behind baseboard () Channels dug into concrete slab () Covered channels buried in slab () Don't Know How would you best describe the problem?*= () Channels can't handle water volume () Channels not sloped properly to drain () Channels drain to faulty sump pump () Channels are clogged () Bad odors () Requires cleaning/maintenance