Flooring can be one of the biggest investments you make when redesigning a space. Arguably the furnish with the most amount of traffic and wear and tear - flooring should be chosen with a lot of thought and consideration!
In today’s blog we will walk you through popular flooring options, pros and cons, and questions you should always when replacing your flooring.
Things To Consider
There are so many factors involved when it comes to choosing the right flooring for your home!
Lifestyle | Day-to-day life and routine can help narrow down a flooring type. How often is the space entertained in? Are there often babies or small children with toys? What type of activities will occur in the room?
Pets | Our furry friends can cause a lot of damage to flooring over time. Consider a durable material that is less likely to scratch or dent. We recommend ceramic or porcelain tiles and vinyl.
Location | The type of room that you are giving the upgrade to can help determine the flooring used. Is it a high traffic area? Is is exposed to moisture or salt? How warm do you want the space to be? For example, porcelain tile might not be best for a living/tv room.
Maintenance | Keep in mind how much up-keep your chosen flooring type will require. How you will clean it? Is it moisture resistant?
Options
Photo via Instagram Ceramic & Porcelain Tile
Most cost-effective
Durable
Easy to clean but grout requires more maintenance
More difficult to install your self
Wide variety of colours, textures and finished
Hardwood
Durable
Warm and natural look and feel
Generally the most expensive flooring option - depending on quantity and type of wood
Susceptible to moisture. Not to be used in bathrooms, basements etc.
Photo via Instagram Engineered
Real hardwood veneer attached to layers of ply wood
Slightly less expensive than true hardwood
Easy to install
Laminate
Inexpensive alternative to hardwood & engineered
Durable, resistant to scratches
Easy to install yourself and can be installed over some existing flooring
Can look and feel artificial
Photo via Instagram Luxury Vinyl Plank
Extremely durable - resistant to stains, water and traffic
Look and feel of wood
Easy to install
Affordable
Softer under-foot compared to tile, hardwood, and laminate
Vinyl Tile
Popular choice for high-moisture areas such as basements
Affordable
Wide variety of colour options
Softer under-foot compared to tile, hardwood, and laminate
There is a lot to consider - but don’t be intimated! Just be sure to get all of the knowledge and professional help you need to do it right the first time.
