Q: What would be good durable floor covering choices for a basement apartment remodel. The existing floor is concrete.
A: Depending on the type of durability you are going for will determine your choice here. If you don’t intend to move or drag a lot of furniture or heavy objects through this area, cork can be a great choice. Cork is naturally dent resistant due to its memory feature. Over time, dents in cork will slowly push themselves back out. Cork also gives the room a bit more comfort under foot and warmth.
Laminate is also a great choice here as it is durable courtesy of its construction and finish layer, but I would suggest ensuring that the underlayment you use for this laminate be fairly dense to minimize movement in the floor when walking over it.
Now if this room will have quite a bit of traffic and potential furniture or heavy objects moving around, I would look into something like vinyl or stone flooring. Stone or tile will be your hands down choice for pure durability, but vinyl floors give great durability over concrete as well, and you can get them in wood looks. The only downside to stone or vinyl is that your floor will feel a bit colder, but if you want the best durability for nearly any situation, this is your better bet.
