Some ideas on picking the best floor
Flooring in the house is very important. It can also be quite a difficult decision to select the best flooring for the rooms in your house. The flooring in your rooms should be stylish and at the same time, robust and durable enough to withstand wear and tear over a long span of time. The flooring choice is also affected by the number and age group of people in the family as well as the presence of a pet. This article provides some insight on different types of flooring for different rooms in your house.
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Kitchens
For kitchen flooring, durability and ease of cleaning are top criteria. Good choices are linoleum, ceramic tile–both very common–and wood. Linoleum is inexpensive and provides an easy-to-clean surface and comes in countless designs. Ceramic tiles are even better. Also easy to maintain and available in a huge range, they offer superior durability, resisting most dents, dings and scratches. There are a couple of things to bear in mind about tiles, however. One is that if installed over a floor that has structural movement, ceramic tiles are prone to crack. So if your house is very old, it’s probably a good idea to replace your subfloor while you’re at it. A second point that’s worth thinking about, particularly if your family includes children or anyone with special safety needs, is that smooth tiles can be very slippery when they get wet, so you may want to consider ones with a textured surface.
Living Areas
Flooring for the rest of your home’s living space really comes down to a matter of personal choice. Some people like tile in their living areas, some wood, others carpet, perhaps all three. Tile offers a nearly unlimited variety of patterns and styles, from the simple to the exotic, which make it possible for tiles to give a room a very creative or exotic feel. On the other hand, tiles can feel cold and hard underfoot, so they may not be the best choice if you’re looking for something a bit cozier. Wood flooring has a natural beauty and elegance, feels warmer and is easier on your feet and back. It is stain-resistant, easy-to-clean and offers long-term versatility because it can be sanded and refinished. You have a number of options when it comes to both hard and soft flooring woods. Oak is the most popular, while maple, birch, and pine are also widely used. These woods all come in a few different quality grades, which allows some control over both the cost and appearance of wood floors, ranging from boards with plenty of irregularities (“character marks”) right up to boards that are almost totally uniform–with prices to match. Another choice that will affect your floor’s overall look is the actual width of the boards.
Author: Tom Silva
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