Find The Perfect Flooring For Your Home
Every home must fulfill a unique purpose for the unique household that lives within its walls. Babysitter, hostess, pet owner, a home can play a variety of roles. It’s of the utmost importance that the flooring in each room reflects the special jobs it has to perform—all while also looking its best of course! We’ve assembled some of the most popular flooring types and listed the jobs they are best at in order to help you create your ultimate dream home.
Tile
A flooring almost as old as time, tile originally found its way into the abodes of ancient Greeks and Romans. With many different iterations and styles, the price and quality options are so extensive that almost every household can find a way to incorporate tile into their home. It is durable and easily cleaned—an excellent choice for any room that experiences water, dirt or grime of any kind. For this reason, it is a popular choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Hardy and reliable, it will not falter under the pressure of a high traffic room. Do keep in mind that there is a debate on the ease of installing tile yourself, with a common mantra stating that "tile is easy to lay, but hard to lay well."
Hardwood
Hardwood is a traditional favorite among homeowners. A hardwood floor adds a warm, cozy ambiance to any dwelling. It doesn’t collect dust, bacteria, or dust mites in the ways other floorings can, making it ideal for those with allergies. There exists an extensive variety of woods and finishes available to give your home the natural and beautiful look many individuals desire. Unlike tile or vinyl, however, hardwood floors can collect water over time that may lead to discoloration and rot, so they are not recommended for entryways or rooms with a door leading directly to the outdoors. Hardwood floors are highly coveted due to their beauty, and as such are often more expensive than other available materials. If you wish for elegance in grand hallways, dining rooms, or any other space, consider hardwood floors for a sophisticated flair.
Carpet
A flooring that has long been associated with royalty, carpet is a popular choice for many reasons—most of which revolve around its softness. In households with young children, carpet allows a safe place for children to learn how to crawl and walk. Dogs and cats may be sensitive to some of the harder surfaces in your home, but carpets make for a viable alternative that allows cushioning for their sensitive feet. The soft surface also muffles noise if you have a member of your household that has heavy footfalls. Furthermore, carpet is ideal for homes that have less than stellar subflooring, as it can be installed directly on top of the old material to effectively hide it. Be warned though, carpet is difficult to install yourself and requires regular vacuuming and annual shampooing in order to stay of the highest quality.
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