Hardwood flooring is timeless for a reason. It warms up a space, anchors your design vision, and holds its value better than almost any other surface. But while most designers would agree that hardwood works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, the rules get murkier when it comes to bathrooms, basements, and beyond.
So where can you use solid hardwood flooring—and where should you tread carefully?
This room-by-room breakdown explores where real wood truly shines, where alternatives might be wiser, and how Easiklip’s clip-in oak system can give you more flexibility than traditional hardwood ever could.
The Universal Appeal of Real Hardwood
One of the biggest benefits of Easiklip Flooring is that it is the real thing; solid hardwood flooring – not laminate or a compound made from smaller pieces of wood. Since basements are at such a risk of flooding and because water is so devastating to natural hardwood, you're usually better off going with tile in a basement. Generally speaking, there are many different flooring options for your basement. That being said, if your geographic area is safe from flooding risks, laying a 2mm damp-proof flooring membrane (underlayment) for your Easiklip hardwood floor to lay on, will protect it from any moisture seeping up from the concrete underneath making Easiklip solid hardwood floors a viable solution in your basement. Of course, feel free to contact us for an individual consultation for your specific home layout.
Bathrooms: Why Humidity and Hardwood Don’t Mix
Aside from actual water, another very damaging component to solid hardwood flooring planks is humidity. When hardwood flooring is exposed to humidity, it has a tendency to absorb it and thus swell. Hardwood flooring will then shrink when its moisture content returns to it's acclimated state. That's a lot of buckling back and forth, especially in a bathroom where humidity might change 4-5 times a day as a family showers.
Washrooms and Powder Rooms: The Sweet Spot for Solid Oak
Of course you aren't relegated to tile in any room where there's a drop of water. If your home happens to have a washroom/make-up room, Easiklip hardwood flooring is a perfect option. These areas of a home might feature a toilet and sink, but as long as there isn't a shower or bath, the threat to a real hardwood floor is minimized. In fact, hardwood floors in a washroom create a very laid back atmosphere that is peaceful and relaxing.
Even though some rooms in your home aren't a traditional option for hardwood flooring, never say never until you give us a call. We can evaluate your basement substrate or bathroom ventilation to see if your dream of hardwood flooring in these rooms really can come true.
Still Not Sure? Let’s Talk It Through
Hardwood flooring doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing decision. When you know the rules—and when you have the right system—your options open up. Easiklip’s solid oak floors float above concrete, work beautifully with underlayments, and allow for easier repairs and adjustments over time.
Whether you’re refreshing a powder room, planning a full basement remodel, or just dreaming of continuous wood floors throughout your home, we’re here to help you figure it out. Because great floors don’t just follow the rules — they elevate them.
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It includes four oak tones and two clips — so you can see, touch, and test how well it works in your home.
