Best Stain Resistant Flooring Options

There comes a time in every home or business owner’s life when they have to think about new flooring. The range of materials is far greater than at any time in flooring history, each with its own unique set of properties. In areas where children, pets, or high foot traffic is a concern there’s always the potential for staining. The following are the best stain resistant options.

Tile

A tile floor of porcelain or marble is almost impervious to stains. The creation process includes high temperatures and the result is an extremely hard flooring material that resists staining, moisture, scratches, and other forms of wear and tear. It’s less likely to crack, requires little maintenance, and is an excellent choice for high traffic areas. Tile is also a cost-effective and eco-friendly material that has high durability and increases the overall value of any structure in which it’s installed.

Hardwood

Those that want the luxury look of hardwood floors and stain resistance can have both = provided they choose the right wood. Hardwood floors are created from many different types of wood and the harder the wood is, the more resistant to stains it will be. Fortunately, there are also sealers and other types of finishes that can be applied to help resist staining.

Laminate

Today’s laminate flooring is constructed of multiple layers and a top layer of aluminum oxide that makes it highly stain resistant and helps protect against scratches, dents and dings that occur through everyday usage. It’s a non-porous material that doesn’t allow substances such as soda, tea and coffee, fruit juices, or even wine to penetrate the surface for great stain resistance. Liquids can easily be removed from the surface with a damp cloth. Even substances such as marker, lipstick or nail polish can be removed without it staining the floor if the correct cleaner is utilized.