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Parrothead1970 t1_j1klljb wrote

I had to redo my finished basement a few years ago due to my water heater splitting and flooding the area. I redid it using a plywood sub floor and rubber click flooring. Now if it happens again I can pull the floors,replace the plywood and put the floor backdown.

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sneakyfucker1977 OP t1_j1mho73 wrote

I’m considering laminate flooring that can withstand getting wet. My only concern after that would be drywall saturation if another flood hits.

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Parrothead1970 t1_j1n5vfp wrote

I cut my drywall about 4 inches above the floor. I then covered that gap with a rubber kick board I found at Lowe’s. In the hopes that any water doesn’t rise to the Sheetrock before it hits the drain. It’s an experiment that I hope works. Not the most attractive solution, but not really bad either.

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sneakyfucker1977 OP t1_j1nne3s wrote

I very well might steal that idea. Do you plan to remove the kick board if the basement floods to let the studs dry out? That’s a lot easier than replacing an entire floor.

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Parrothead1970 t1_j1ntq54 wrote

That’s my idea. Pull the floor/kick board and put fans everywhere.

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ozzie286 t1_j1osuqz wrote

Some "waterproof" laminate flooring is only waterproof from the top. If the water gets under it, it's some kind of wood based material underneath and will get wet and ruined. Not a bad idea, just spring for the stuff that's completely pvc.

Plus, as someone who was a kid once, laminate>carpet>linoleum when it comes to matchbox cars, Legos, etc.

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