hardwoods in the basement?????

[Guppy]

Jim,,,, Remember, not all basements are the same. Here on CC (sand bar) the hydraulic pressure against and below the basement is much less than a foundation in gravel ( less impervious ). Are those sumps to protect against water table fluctuations or just the usual spring time rains and is water always visible at the bottom of them. In either case a wood floor doesn't sound like a good idea given your situation (IMO) 2 cents worth

[jim sylvester]

thanks guys for the help

sumps were installed for any water arising from ground level

there is not water in the hole

a lot of options out there....pergo is what we were going with but now starting to reconsider.

flooring companies are saying anything less that 4% water/humidity you are covered
might get the test done first

[nightfighter]

Berber carpet. Could also put down sleepers, foamboard insullation and plywood subfloor before berber carpet.... Less expensive than wood flooring and easier/cheaper to clean or replace IF you ever get water.
I would also look into remnants at the carpet stores. Can have them sized and bound. Add a lot to give more finished feeling over a bare or epoxied concrete floor. Finish of walls and ceiling (ie lighting) are going to have a major effect on the finished feeling. Insullate/soundproof the ceiling if possible.

[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Berber carpet. Could also put down sleepers, foamboard insullation and plywood subfloor before berber carpet.... Less expensive than wood flooring and easier/cheaper to clean or replace IF you ever get water.

antimicrobial/vapor barrier pad below and a 70 pint dehumidifier.

[Guppy]

Glue down carpet with 4" holes for putting ⛳️

[Sea Dangles]

I put berber in my basement,it has worked out great. tile in the bathroom

[Raven]

i used to be an installer.........

Radon gas is like having a cigarette smoker in the house
where you are inhaling second hand smoke so it's
considered to be just as carcinogenic ....

to lower Radon Gas 4 points you can core thru the cellar wall
with a 4 inch bit and then install a fresh air inlet because even the furnace needs oxygen... if your only a few points away from the goal
then re-test

As far as floor materials go ...consider your worst case scenario.
there is a foot of standing water down there.... now what?
what will it take to get back to normal and how fast.

keep in mind that carpets often have chemicals like formaldehyde
in them when your comparing different floor coverings for price.