Business Resources recently recommended laminate flooring for basement use because laminate is a great fit for the environment of such a room. Laminate flooring comes in many different colors and is long lasting and easy to clean.
Interior designer Naoimh Tuohy told readers of the Herald recently that the availability of laminate in a wide variety of shades and colors is one of its advantages, with it being possible for it to look similar to any other floor material.
From: http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/news/laminate-flooring-best-for-basements~19516403.htm