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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You'll need to do engineered hardwood or laminate (e.g., Pergo) in a basement because it has a concrete subfloor. I actually think Pergo can look nice, esp. if it's a lower level and not adjacent to the real hardwood upstairs. Add a nice area rug. Pergo is very durable and resists scratches. We had engineered hardwood in the family room of our old house, and it scratched and dinged very easily. It is not nearly as durable as real hardwood.[/quote]

Not sure why you don't think you can install real hardwood over a concrete subfloor. Virtually every high rise and mid rise condo in the United States does this. You just can't nail it down; you can either glue it down, float it directly over concrete, or float it over cork underlay (which is the most expensive but nicest option, in my opinion).

That being said, agree OP should look at engineered, because even a very dry basement might get wet once in a while, and the engineered wood might survive the experience if dried quickly. I would look at engineered with very good hardness ratings since there are limited refinishing options.[/quote]

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