Choosing the right type of flooring in your home is really important for both style and usage. As mentioned a couple of days ago, we are working on the lounge right now, and I cannot wait until we can afford to replace the carpet with something more family friendly. Whilst carpets can be cleaned of kids (and pets) messes, and they are cosy too, I do find them annoying when your space is small and you have young kids. For the purpose of it being easier to clean up messes and looking smarter/more stylish, I much prefer some type of flooring down in the rooms that are used a lot – it is way easier to maintain. But, when you’re investing your time and hard earned cash, you want to know that you are making the right choice and that the work is durable and long lasting.
There is a wide variety of flooring available in the market nowadays and what you decide on for your home will mainly depend on the location and purpose of your flooring. For example, if you want to cover the flooring of an office or playroom, it will be quite different from the one you’re going to go for it were in a kitchen. In the same way, flooring for a bathroom, kitchen or a corridor will all be different depending upon its usage and the area being covered, so do some research here.
Another important factor that will determine the type of flooring is the budget you have set. It so important when putting your mark on a home that your try and stick within your budget. There are professionals that can help you in this department, as well as helping you choose which flooring option is best suited to your home and usage – They have the experience to judge what type of flooring will best suit your needs, and they’ll give you the exact plan that will suit you.
If like us you are looking at changing the flooring in your home (either now or in the the coming months), then you may find the following ideas useful. Here are some of the best flooring options in the market to give you an idea about it all before you head out and make a purchase!
Laminate flooring:
Laminate flooring is the most popular choice of flooring nowadays. The reason is that it is easy to install and even easier to maintain. The inner layer is composed of melamine resins and fiberboard material and the outer layer is clear and gives the flooring a beautiful finishing. It gives your floor protection and elegance at the same time as being budget friendly. What’s great is that you can choose from a variety of designs, and the professionals will come and install them for you if needed – The work can be done in just the budget that you have planned.
Solid wood flooring:
Many people plan on getting solid wood flooring. Although it is a good option because it is the most genuine of all the flooring options and looks great, it won’t be as convenient as other flooring options because it takes way more time to get installed. Also, the entire installation process is a little difficult creating more fuss for you (not ideal with a busy family).
Luxury vinyl tile:
Luxury vinyl flooring is probably the best option for commercial flooring as opposed to a home. Because of its durability and performance under high traffic, it is the first choice for commercial flooring. It is easy to install and easy to maintain. It has a protective glossy layer on top, which keeps it looking fresh and new, and does not let it fade away so easily.
Engineered hardwood flooring:
When you want original solid wood flooring level of work, but also want to keep it in your budget limits then this is a great choice. It is cheaper than solid wood flooring but still costs more than other synthetic flooring options.
There are multiple options available in the market for flooring, and choosing the type that best suits your needs does not need to be a difficult job. Set a budget, pin some ideas and then maybe get some professional help (not like that ha) and your flooring dreams will become a reality!
I can’t wait to get some darker, wood look flooring in our downstairs. We already have it in the porch and I love the vibe and ease of it in our busy home.
*This is a collaborative post
Laminate flooring is a very good option if you need style and durability at the same time.
These are some great tips! And you’ve definitely got it right; flooring makes a massive difference. Choosing the right wood can be pretty tricky, but this guide made it a lot simpler! Thank you so much for writing, this was really helpful!
Yes, it is very important to choose the right type of flooring option for your home. It is important in both style and usage point of view.
Though there are a variety of flooring options available in the market, I prefer laminate flooring. It is the most favored & super easy to install. I live in the UK, & I hired local laminate flooring installer(https://laminateflooringcolchester.co.uk/).
Laminate flooring is more durable, & suggested by my side.
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Perfect flooring is really important for the home.
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Decorating your home by yourself gives you many benefits. The most important one is probably the fact that it gives you the freedom to adjust everything to your taste.
Thanks for telling me how easy it is to maintain laminate flooring once it is installed. We’re thinking of doing some changes to our old house before we put it up for rent and we think that the flooring can use some replacement. I’ll try to consult flooring contractors and see how long-lasting this kind of flooring is.
Carpets on your flooring is really a good idea if you have good maintenance for it. You will need to regularly clean it.
Always have this thought that wood flooring can be a little tricky and won’t last longer than the other flooring, but once installed? Gosh, couldn’t gasp more for its outcome.
Thanks For Sharing Such useful information .
No matter what type of floor you find suitable for your needs make sure to only buy the real thing with good quality.