If you’re lucky enough to have a basement, then not only do you have a place for extra storage, but also a place to create a living space that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We all know basements can be a moist, dark concrete box, and that’s why Skip has products that you can use to quickly and easily DIY your basement into a finished room that everyone wants to be in!

DRIcore Subfloor and Smartwall

DRICORE Subfloor

DRICORE subfloor is the first and most important step towards creating a new living space as warm and comfortable as any other space in your home. DRICORE is the one-step engineered subfloor solution that is specifically designed for basements. The raised moisture barrier covers cold, damp concrete to protect, insulate and cushion your finished floors. Concrete continually releases moisture

– Features & Benefits

1. Protects against moisture – contains air gap technology so moisture isn’t trapped

2. Makes floors feel warmer –R-value of 1.4 for the hard plastic membrane or 3.0 for the foam panel

3. Softens floors from hard concrete

4. Easy to install – tongue & groove and small 2’ X 2’ design makes it DIY friendly. Average 500sq ft basement can be installed in an afternoon

5. Works with all finished floor types

DRICORE SMARTWALL

– Features & Benefits

1. All in one wall system, includes insulation and drywall

2. Time savings and accuracy vs traditional framing & drywall

3. Has Mildewcide in the drywall

4. Tongue & Groove Interlocking System

5. 1/2” Primed Gypsum Panel With Vapour Barrier

6. High Density Graphite Infused EPS Insulation

7. Integrated Vertical & Horizontal Wiring Channels

Pergo Extreme

Pergo Extreme luxury rigid vinyl is an entire class of spectacular floors that can take any room in your home – even the basement – to the next level. And the collection is as extensive as it is durable. Choose from 60 designs, including authentic wood looks, painted gold bevels, dramatic large format marble tiles and more. Pergo Extreme is 100% dent-proof, waterproof, kid-proof and pet-proof with a Lifetime Warranty. Only available at select specialty retail flooring stores, visit www.pergo.com to find a local retailer near you. Finally, there’s a floor that can handle whatever lands on it – and looks good at the same time! Rigid Core Vantage flooring is perfect for any room – not just living rooms or bedrooms, but also kitchens, bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms and more. Click here for more info and styles

-Durability

-When exposed to water, it won’t swell, buckle or lose integrity.

-Great option for family homes when compared to traditional hardwood; it can handle a busy household with kids and pets that can be hard on floors

-Dense polymer composite core for superior dent resistance.

-Commercial grade 20-mil wear layer that resists dents, scratches, stains and wear.

-Backed by 30-Year Limited Residential Warranty.

-Fast & Easy Installation

-Simply lock planks together by inserting and folding down each one.

-No glue or nails required.

-Design

-Extra-long 60” planks create a bold look in any space.

-Almost limitless possibilities for wood looks, as well as stone and hybrid designs.

-The look and feel of authentic hardwood, and even embossed-in-register texture featured on select Rigid Core Vantage flooring, so the texture you feel matches what you see.

DIY Finished Basement Upgrade