01 Apr Gorgeous Flooring

Flooring forms the foundation upon which color schemes and décor are built. With the wide variety of options available, it can be difficult to choose the type of flooring that will best meet personal aesthetics, functionality, and enhance living spaces.

Carpet

Carpeting is warm, soft, comfortable, and also functions as a layer of insulation that can be beneficial in preserving heat or cooling benefits. It works to dampen noise and is available in every color imaginable. It does trap and hold more allergens than other types of flooring, requires frequent vacuuming, and needs periodic steam cleaning. Carpeting is less resistant to staining and moisture than other types of flooring.

Laminate

The durability of laminate flooring makes it an affordable and effective solution for homes with children and pets. Resistant to stains, spills, scuffs, and scratches, it’s easy to clean, maintain, and highly versatile. It can emulate the texture and appearance of stone, marble, hardwood and tile. Upkeep and maintenance is minimal and it’s a good choice for those that need to minimize allergens.

Tile

One of the most elegant looks available, tile flooring is available in materials of porcelain and marble. It’s an excellent choice for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.  Tile is resistant to spills, stains, and scratches. It can be repaired without taking up the entire floor should a problem occur, and it’s extremely easy to maintain and keep clean. One of the most durable materials, tile is available in a myriad of colors, finishes, patterns, styles, and textures.

Vinyl

The flooring is offered in planks or tiles for the same great look as high-end options. The array of colors, patterns and textures is extensive. Even wood tones are available. Resistant to scratches, stains, and scuffs, it’s easy to clean and maintain. Vinyl is an ideal solution for homes with children and pets, where spills are likely to occur, and high-traffic areas. It requires minimal cleaning and maintenance and a single plank or tile can be replaced without disruption to the rest of the floor. It’s also great for those with allergies and lung-related problems.

Wood

Hardwood is the No. 1 choice of homeowners in the U.S. and adds considerably to the value of a home, as they’re perceived as elegant and stylish. The flooring is resistant to scarring, scratching, staining, and offered in woods ranging from hickory, teak, bamboo and birch to walnut, pecan, oak, cherry and birch – in various shades of each. Great for people with respiratory conditions, hardwood requires little effort to maintain cleanliness. A single plank can be replaced if needed, rather than the entire floor.