If your basement is properly sealed and has minimal sources of moisture, a carpet can work in that space. Here are the ones to choose and avoid.

See the installation team from Giant Floor install carpet blocks on concrete for a seamless smooth transformation in an office commercial building setting.

I pulled up the existing foyer tile floor so I can put down interlocking laminate or engineered flooring. Much to my surprise, I found a concrete mortar bed under the tile.

A carpet with a waterproof backing will help with moisture resistance. Padding is important on basement floors, as the carpet is usually laid over concrete.