text:  Well, I mean, everybody likes the feeling of a cozy floor, especially in a basement, but it's just a space that's prone to moisture. There could be leaks. There could be flooding, depending on weather conditions. And even if your basement's been bone dry, get a crazy storm, and it might not be that time. So it's better to do a floor that's water-resistant, something that's a solid surface that's meant to be used in a basement space below grade, and then get yourself an area rug.