Unfinished Basement Ideas For A Soft Play Room

A basement can be an excellent space for a playroom, but it’s essential to choose the right flooring for your basement. Basements pose some particular challenges, meaning you need to choose flooring products with the right qualities. To help you get started, we’ve outlined what to look for in an ideal flooring product, plus we’ve included some unfinished basement playroom ideas that you can find right here at Greatmats.

Key Qualities for Unfinished Basement Flooring

When you’re installing a covering over a concrete basement floor, that floor needs to have certain qualities. Look for these features in your play room flooring.

Waterproof Design

A waterproof or water-resistant floor is essential for a basement installation. Leaks or even floods often occur in basements, so you’ll want to choose a flooring product that won’t be damaged by moisture. Additionally, it’s likely that kids will spill drinks on the floor, so a waterproof product is ideal.

Comfort and Shock Absorption

To create a comfortable indoor play room or jungle gym, look for a soft flooring product. Foam, PVC plastic, and carpet products are often ideal, since they’re soft enough to keep kids comfortable when they’re sitting, kneeling, or crawling on the surface.

Be sure to look for a product that can also absorb shock, too. If a child falls, a floor that provides shock absorption can help minimize or prevent injuries, contributing to a safe play space.

Insulation

It’s also important that your flooring helps insulate the play space from the cold concrete subfloor. Flooring plays a key role in creating a warmer and more enjoyable play space.

Ease of Installation

Look for a flooring product that’s not only within your budget but that also allows for a DIY installation. Many of these products are very easy to install, saving you the time and money of a professional installation. Plus, if a flood ever occurs, you can remove the flooring, allow the basement to dry, and then reinstall the flooring yourself.

The Best Unfinished Basement Floor Ideas

To help you get started, we’ve highlighted some of the best unfinished basement playroom ideas for flooring.

Foam Kids and Gym Mats Premium

The Foam Kids and Gym Mats Premium are crafted from a high-quality EVA foam that offers excellent cushion for kids. The tiles resist stains and water, making them perfect for use in a basement. Plus, since the tiles measure 2x2 feet but are lightweight, they’re easy to carry into your basement and install yourself. As a bonus, they come in a great range of bright colors that kids will love.

Wood Grain Foam Tiles Reversible

Measuring 2x2 feet, the Wood Grain Foam Tiles Reversible are easy to carry and install. They’re highly durable and are crafted from EVA foam that’s free of lead and latex for your child’s safety. The tiles feature beautiful wood grain patterns on one side and a scuff-resistant surface on the opposite side, making them highly durable. They’re waterproof, too, so they’re ideal for basements.

Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile

The Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile features valuable anti-fatigue properties to create a comfortable playspace for kids. The tiles are waterproof, so you can enjoy the warmth of carpet even in a space where moisture could be an issue, like a basement. The tiles fit closely together for an easy installation, and you just need to vacuum them periodically to keep them clean.

Discount Gym Mats

The Discount Gym Mats can quickly add cushion and comfort to a basement play room. Since the mats fold up for easy transportation and storage, they’re perfect for a situation where you need the space to serve multiple purposes. The mats feature a durable lead-free vinyl cover, while the cushioned PE foam core helps absorb shock and creates a comfortable space for kids to sit and play.

GreenSpace Artificial Turf Mat Rug

The GreenSpace Artificial Turf Mat Rug brings a bit of the outdoors into your basement play room. This artificial grass carpet is a soft and comfortable choice that resists fading and staining. It’s also non-toxic and lead-free for your children’s safety, plus it creates a unique texture for kids to play on.

Ergo Matta CushionTred Solid

The Ergo Matta CushionTred Solid tiles bring ergonomic comfort to your play room. They’re crafted from durable PVC but are comfortable underfoot. The tiles feature sound-dampening properties that can make a play room more enjoyable, plus they easily connect thanks to their locking lug connection system.

Contact Greatmats for Unfinished Basement Flooring

At Greatmats, we carry all of the above products and more. Contact us today as you plan your playroom. We’d be happy to help you determine which product is best for your project, and we can also provide shipping quotes and product samples.