Types

Updating your home’s decor can be a confusing process. But the most important part is doing your homework and figuring out what you want. One of the most important decisions you can make in redecorating and renovating your home is choosing what kind of flooring you need. Flooring can drastically change the look of a room. So before you start pursuing floor projects, it’s important to know the difference between floor types and which type is appropriate for your family.

Hardwood – This floor type is highly sought after because of the versatility and quality it offers. Hardwood floor projects vary from elegant and upscale to rustic and rugged. Options include solid hardwood that may change from moisture or extreme temperatures and much more stable engineered hardwood. It can also be pre-finished or finished on site.

Laminate – This option can provide the look of high-end wood or stone at a fraction of the cost. This flooring type is also friendlier for busy areas and households with kids and pets. Layers in laminate flooring afford beauty and stability, making it an attractive option.

Vinyl Sheet – A gorgeous and versatile option that includes all types of floor looks like stone and patterns. If there’s a floor look you’d like to mimic without paying an arm and a leg, vinyl sheeting is worth considering. It’s especially resistant to scuffs, scratches and spills. Specific types have been developed to meet special needs like durability and cushion step. Vinyl sheet designs are also easy to clean and stain resistant so that it’s a beautiful flooring type you won’t have to worry about protecting.

Vinyl Tile – This do-it-yourself-friendly flooring type has many of the same benefits as vinyl sheet flooring. It also becomes in a variety of colors, patterns and looks. If you’re interested in giving a room a floor makeover in one short weekend, this might be your best option. Vinyl tile comes in large inexpensive tiles that adhere to your existing flooring and are easily lined up. Under supervision, your kids could even help you give your floor a makeover!

Luxury Vinyl – Mimicking the look of hardwood goes a step further with this more luxe, but still affordable, flooring option. Luxury Vinyl most often comes in tile that requires grout and recreates the look and texture of natural wood, or vinyl planks that look like natural wooden planks. It has the look of natural wood with the convenience and lower price point of vinyl flooring.

Linoleum – Going green with a bit of personality is easy with this flooring type. It’s the most environmentally friendly option for floors. Marbled looks and bright graphics are just some of the few style benefits of this material. Depending on the traffic of your household, linoleum can be slightly more difficult to maintain than vinyl.

Floor projects can make or break a room’s look and functionality. Do your homework on flooring types and reap the benefits of the flooring best suited to your lifestyle.