Redecorating a home is an incomplete project without taking a look at what you need for your floors. After all, this feature of the home gets used every day. As a result, flooring can wear out fast.
However, flooring can vary greatly depending on materials, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting. Here are five flooring options that might be just perfect for your home.
Carpet
Who doesn’t love the feeling of new, plush carpeting between their toes? Carpeting is one of the most popular forms of flooring in the U.S., accounting for 70% of all floor coverings in the country. Even if you want some parts of the home to have another type of flooring, the bedrooms might be an ideal spot for carpet. According to a survey by decor site Houzz, 38% of respondents prefer having carpeting in the bedroom. This type of flooring can keep your toes a bit warmer when you get out of bed in the morning.
Hardwood
It’s a fact: people love the look of hardwood flooring. Of more than 1,700 Houzz users surveyed, 34% said that they have or plan to have hardwood flooring in their homes. While hardwood flooring can be somewhat expensive, it’s also possibly the most long-lasting type of flooring you can install in your home. Hard surface floors are also beneficial for people with allergies because they don’t trap dust mites and molds.
Laminate or Vinyl
Laminate flooring is catching on as a more cost-effective and low-maintenance alternative to hardwood floors. Laminate often mimics the look real hardwoods but is fairly maintenance free and easy to install. Comparable to laminate flooring is vinyl flooring, with comes in “luxury” styles designed to resemble hardwood floors.
Tile
While tile may not be appropriate everywhere in the house, it does offer some versatility with regard to aesthetics. Because tiles are laid individually, they can be used in several different patterns to create a unique appearance in a home. In general, tiles are best for kitchens and bathrooms.
Linoleum
Linoleum flooring is a durable surface that many homeowners look to as a more inexpensive option. Linoleum can sometimes last for up to 40 years or more, depending on how it’s cared for. This flooring type can work well in kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and even porches or finished basements.
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