Waffle rubber padding is a good choice, with an R-value of 1 for a 3/8-in. pad. Urethane is a poor choice, with an R-value of 1.62 for a 3/8-in.-thick pad.

Why Vinyl Flooring Works For Basements Vinyl flooring checks all the boxes when it comes to basements. Mike Holmes also noted that the cork pad that often comes beneath vinyl planks will add an ...

Yeah, ceramic tile (or something similar - you need some "hard" tile; nothing plastic or wood), plus rugs.<BR><BR>If you have a damp basement, you basically have to forget about carpet.