Recommendations
3 in stock · right tones · in budget
Insight
Damp slab and two dogs — anything that isn't waterproof and below-grade rated is a callback waiting to happen.
opening read
Insight
The warm grays keep winning — lead with those, and skip the cool tones.
reading the room
Insight
That Tuftex Sahara berber will mat and stain with two dogs and a damp basement. This one holds the same warm look — and it's actually built for it.
their sample: Tuftex Sahara berber
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Dalton pick
Shaw Floorté Pro
100% waterproof
scratch + pet proof
below-grade rated
$4.29/sq ft
2,000+ sq ft in stock
Margin
38%
floor $3.85
Margin
Vs. Big Box
Their closest match at this price runs a thinner wear layer and a shorter warranty. This is 20-mil with a 25-yr warranty — same warm look, but the floor that survives two dogs and a damp slab.
Complete the job
what this floor still needsMoisture-barrier pad required below-grade
The slab's damp — Shaw Silent Step keeps the floor and the warranty sound.
+$0.55/sf
Stair nose + trim
There are stairs — matched bullnose, or the install looks unfinished.
$190
25-yr pet warranty
Two dogs — covers scratches and stains for the life of the floor.
$240
Build quote in RFMS
Floorté Pro · 520 sq ft + pad, trim, warranty — pushed to RFMS, no re-keying
