Are you thinking of renovating the floors of your house? Flooring is a major investment and is an important component in your decorating plan. Before making a decision, consider the different types of flooring available in today’s market to choose the right type of flooring for your family.
If you plan to use the floor in an environment where water is used, such as a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, you may want to look at ceramic or vinyl flooring, which are highly resistant to water. Vinyl comes in sheets or vinyl tiles and can be a great choice as vinyl wears well, is easy to clean and maintain, comes in a variety of styles, and can be installed fairly quickly. It provides cushioning underfoot, which is gentler on the knees and hips, and can also be a very affordable option.
Ceramic and porcelain floors are beautiful and quite durable. Porcelain is made of clay that is fired at a higher temperature than ceramic and has a denser “body”, making it harder. Both ceramic and porcelain tiles come in a wide variety of colors and can be installed in a traditional straight-lay style or in a diagonal or patterned layout. This type of flooring, like hardwood floors, increases the value of your home and therefore can be a very good investment. You can choose this type of tile for bathrooms and kitchens as it works well on backsplashes and walls, and inside showers and bathtubs. Decorative and accent tiles can make your room look spectacular.
Hardwood floors are also an extremely popular option and come in many impressive varieties. Hardwood is highly durable and can be restored after years of use to look like new. Whether the wood you choose is solid or engineered, thinner strips or wider planks, natural or stained, you can achieve a designer look for your home by installing this type of flooring. Take some time to consider the many special species and features that are available on today’s market. Hardwood can have a traditional look or be quite contemporary. Exotic species are available and some of them are quite dramatic in appearance. Wood is a natural product, so the grain can vary, and some types of hardwood have a coarser grain than others. Choose the type that suits your taste and decor.
Laminate is another type of flooring that may work well for you. Gives the appearance of hardwood, tile, slate or other surface. Laminate is a product that is manufactured in layers. The bottom layer of laminate flooring is made to stabilize the structure and resist moisture. As the next layer, high-density fiberboard is used, saturated with resin to make it strong and resistant. Next, a paper pattern layer is applied, printed with a hardwood or tile look. A clear, tough wear layer is applied on top. This protects the laminate from gouges, stains and moisture. Laminate can be very useful in a high traffic area because it is so durable. It’s easy to install, often coming in planks or tiles that fit together like a floating floor.
An environmentally friendly choice for flooring, cork provides a warm and comfortable surface underfoot, and can come in striking patterns and colours. Cork has natural insulating properties that can lower your energy bills.
Carpet is one of the most common types of flooring and comes in a huge selection of fibers, colors, and styles. Whether you’re looking for a berber rug for a family room or basement, a cut and loop style for a formal living room or dining room, or a solid-color cut pile rug, you can find many styles to choose from. The rug comes in several different fibers, including wool, nylon, polyester, and blended fibers. These fibers have been revolutionized in recent years to offer consumers carpets that are extremely stain resistant, durable and easy to maintain. The gold standard for carpet fibers, wool is naturally resistant to staining and, due to its natural fiber structure, can last for many years. Nylon is the most widely used carpet fiber and is extremely durable. There is a price range for everyone when looking for the perfect rug for your home. The rug provides softness underfoot, keeps your home warmer, and makes a beautiful addition to almost any room.
All of these types of flooring have unique characteristics and offer lasting value when choosing the right product for your home.
