In a dark basement, keep in mind that a light color will help offset the gloom. Given that you’ll probably be installing it on a concrete slab, you’re better off with flooring with robust backing.

The lab also features about 2000 tie down holes on a 2 x 2 foot (0.61 x 0.61 m) grid. The floor was designed as a one-way slab supported by two north-south basement walls, three intermediate bearing ...