We are finishing our basement and I do not want carpet or vinyl. I looked at the laminate wood flooring but the stuff in our price range is plastic looking. While at Lowes I saw faux leather paneling and had the idea of cutting it into 2'x2' sections, glueing the padding on each individual tile and glueing them to the cement floor. I would then poly it 3+ times. Any feedback would be welcomed, I am a novice at this stuff but really enjoy doing it.