DIY Carpet Tiles

• Cover your basement floor with do-it-yourself carpet tiles for instant warmth. Whether you wish to create an area rug or tile the floor wall to wall, carpet tiles are a fast solution that installs easily. Arrange the tiles in a variety of patterns to suit any décor. Don't worry about staining or damaging the carpet; these tiles are designed for easy replacement and removal. If you have to move, pick up the carpet tiles and take them with you when you go.
  
  

Interlocking Rubber Tiles

• Interlocking rubber floor tiles create a durable and decorative space in your basement. Interlocking rubber tiles are available in a variety of colors and styles and are specifically designed to use over concrete. Once installed, the interlocking edges disappear to create a basement floor design that looks like a solid surface. Individual interlocking rubber tiles remove easily, so you can transport the floor or replace a damaged tile as needed.
  
  

Snapping Wood Tiles

• Snapping wood tiles give you another decorative basement floor solution that installs and removes easily. Snapping wood tiles are often used to cover patios, but they can work just as well in the basement. Each tile has a plastic base beneath the hardwood top that connects two tiles together with a snap. The plastic base elevates the hardwoods to allow for water drainage beneath the floor.
  
  

Natural Stone Tiles

• Natural stone tiles such as granite, slate and marble are a few ideas for permanent basement flooring solutions. Natural stone tiles are available in a variety of colors and dimensions, but they require more installation steps than other tile flooring options. Install natural stone tiles with thinset mortar and spacers to allow room for grouting. Natural stone tiles are durable, but many types require routine maintenance, such as sealer applications.
  
  

Vinyl Tiles

• Self-adhesive vinyl tiles are the most inexpensive tile solution for covering a basement floor. The tiles have a peel-and-stick backing that you can press directly onto the concrete. Vinyl tiles are durable and clean easily, but they are difficult to remove once installed.