19 Feb Best Flooring for Home and Business

There’s no one best choice when it comes to flooring. The ultimate selection will depend on a
variety of factors encompassing budgetary concerns and the amount of foot traffic received to
the ease of care, cleaning and maintenance. Depending on the specific needs of the
environment where it will be placed, some types of flooring are equally applicable for multiple
environments in homes and businesses.
Engineered Hardwood
With engineered hardwood, home and business owners get the classic appearance and appeal
of hardwood, but at a lesser cost. It absorbs sound and it’s easier to install than solid hardwood.
It has a top layer of real wood, bonded to a particle board base. The material is scratch resistant
and less likely to warp than solid hardwood.
Laminate
It’s a practical and cost-effective solution for homes and businesses. The material is water and
stain resistant and easy to clean and maintain. It’s offered in multiple styles, colors and
patterns. Individuals can choose planks or tiles that emulates the look of wood, ceramic and
stone. Laminate flooring contains a specialized coating designed to resist scuffs and scratches.
Luxury Vinyl
Available in tiles or planks, it provides the realistic appearance of high-end wood or stone.
Luxury vinyl is easy to clean, low maintenance, and if a tile or plank is damaged, it can easily be
replaced without redoing the entire floor. It’s resistant to staining, liquids and scratching. It’s
offered in an extensive array of colors and designs. providing an alternative to carpeting, while
being less expensive than traditional wood flooring or tile.
Porcelain Tile
The tile provides an elegant appearance to any environment. It’s highly resistant to scuffs,
scratches, liquids and staining, and high foot traffic. It’s one of the more expensive options and
more difficult to install than ceramic tile, but it’s fire resistant and holds up well over time.
Sealers are available for additional protection.