If you want to remodel your home, a new floor can make all the difference. Since flooring installation is a significant investment, you want a durable and aesthetically-pleasing material that lasts for many years. Below are your top floor choices for your remodeling project.
1. Carpeting
For a long time, carpet has been the preferred flooring option among homeowners, but it is slowly losing market share to other resilient materials. Comfort is the top advantage for carpet floors, and many people install the material in bedrooms for a soft landing. Carpet also absorbs sound and suits multilevel homes as it mutes foot traffic and other upstairs activities.
Carpets come in many colors and patterns, depending on your interior design. Installation for this floor is easy, but maintenance can be quite tasking. You have to vacuum the carpet regularly because it traps dust, pet dander, and other pollutants that agitate the symptoms of residents with allergies. Also, you can’t install carpet in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens.
2. Hardwood
The charm and warmth of hardwood floors endure for decades, making it a top flooring choice. Cherry, maple, and oak are among the most popular woods for flooring, favored for their grain patterns, visual appeal, and durability.
Depending on your preferences, your remodeling contractor will help you pick the right wood for your home. For instance, you may want a rustic finish or contemporary look to complement other modern fittings. A custom stain can also be applied to unfinished wood if you want a unique finish.
Hardwood flooring can get quite pricey, depending on the kind of wood you use. These floors also don’t do well in areas with a lot of moisture, like bathrooms and laundry rooms. However, you can install hardwood floors in high-traffic locations because they withstand constant movement.
3. Stone
Manufacturers cut natural stone tiles from mountain-born minerals like limestone, granite, marble, slate, and travertine. Each stone has its own character, and you can get a unique floor that suits your home perfectly. Stone is also naturally resilient, making it ideal for kitchens, hallways, and other high-traffic areas.
But, depending on your selected material, prepare to pay a premium for a stone floor. If you are worried about stains, ask your contractor about sealing your stone floor.
4. Tile
Tile flooring is popular because it is versatile, affordable, and readily available. Ceramic and porcelain are the most common materials used for tiles because they are durable and easy to install.
Flooring installers can cut tiles in custom configurations, including tiny mosaic designs perfect in patios and bathrooms. The grout also comes in various colors, which gives you more visual options. You only need to reseal the grout periodically to keep away stains.
Both ceramic and porcelain tiles resist damage and work for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens. However, tiles can get quite cold, but you can install underfloor heating to enhance your comfort.
5. Vinyl
Vinyl flooring is growing in popularity because of the availability of planks, sheets, and tiles that resemble hardwood, stone, and other expensive materials. Depending on your design goals, you can choose a glossy or matte finish in various shades.
Vinyl floors repel moisture, meaning you can install them in highly humid areas like bathrooms and basements. The floor is also soft on feet, making it ideal for kitchens and other places where you stand for long periods.
The major disadvantage of vinyl floors is they fade due to extended exposure to sunlight. When this happens, you need to replace the damaged areas to restore the aesthetics of your floor.
Here at Chip Builders, we put a lot of thought into how different flooring materials improve your family’s comfort. Contact us today to explore your flooring options.
