Style and durability are two common factors that 80% of consumers and homeowners consider when choosing new flooring for their home. Most homeowners prefer floors that can withstand environmental abuse, while style is always secondary to them. But as technology advances, you can achieve both good looks and durability with a variety of floors, including laminate, wood, vinyl and porcelain tile. Even an engineered wood floor can retain its warm glow and shine if installed in the right places in your house. So, let’s take a look at some popular floors that you can choose for the floors of your new home.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is like artificial wood and thin veneer over a layer of pressed fiber or plywood. The surface of the floor is not real wood, but a photo mounted under a transparent plastic cover. This means it looks like real wood, tile, stone or almost any other flooring material. They come in tiles or planks, and most laminate floors are a floating floor system, which means you can install it over an old floor without nailing or gluing. Strong laminate construction resists warping and hard plastic laminate repels scratches and wear and mimics almost any type of floor. It is the best flooring for playrooms, kitchens and living rooms.
Wood flooring
Solid wood flooring is always a popular choice for the flooring of any house. Hardwood construction is about as simple as it gets, 0.75-inch-thick boards or planks that can be nailed over a wood floor. You can find hardwood flooring either in strips 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide or planks 4 to 8 inches wide. It is long-lasting, beautiful and durable, which fits well into any interior. It can also be completed multiple times.
Because it is sensitive to moisture, it is not a good choice for laundry rooms, bathrooms, basements and needs regular maintenance to maintain its natural appearance. It is the best choice for kitchens, hallways and main living areas.
Vinyl flooring
Vinyl flooring is a flexible flooring that is flexible and feels a little softer underfoot than tile and hardwood. Vinyl flooring is made of PVC plastic with a felt layer on top. The padded vinyl floor has a thin layer of foam that makes walking more comfortable. Thicker vinyl flooring has a textured surface that looks like stone or wood and comes in a variety of forms, including vinyl sheets, click-style vinyl tiles, and vinyl tiles. It is the best choice for hobby rooms, basements, bathrooms and kitchens.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered Hardwood Flooring looks just like solid wood, but the construction is different. It consists of natural wood veneer on top, which exposes the root, and layers of cheap plywood underneath. Therefore, wooden floors for homes are both affordable and more stable. Some engineered floors are more stable and durable because they are supported by reclaimed wood fibres mixed with stone dust.
Engineered wood floors are available in many different wood species, widths and patterns. The floors can be nailed like a regular wooden floor, glued or installed as a floating floor on a cork or foam base. This floor is the best choice for corridors, living rooms, kitchens and other spaces.
Ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles, as the name suggests, are a mixture of clay and slate that is fired in a kiln like ceramic. The final product is a hard material that comes in many different shapes, colors and patterns. Not all ceramic tiles are hard enough to be used as flooring. So it is necessary to buy those that are classified as floors. There are four types of ceramic tile, including porcelain, glazed ceramic, quarry tile and terracotta, and it is best suited for sunrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
These were some of the flooring options that you can use depending on the room and the space where it will be installed. Flooring options should be chosen based on the area and room where it will be installed.
