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Monday, April 13, 2020

Types of flooring

If you want to change the way your house looks, one great way to do so is to change the flooring. Replacing the flooring on your entire house or in a single room refreshes the way it looks. However, it is imperative that we know what type of flooring would fit it. You can't simply pick a random type and install it because that would be disastrous. Take this for example: the flooring type in your bedroom shouldn't be similar with the ones in your kitchen. It just doesn't work that way. So how would you know the right one for each of your rooms?

Laminate flooring

Typical Flooring Types


1. Stone - if you are into classic stuff, then this type of flooring is for you. It's naturally elegant and effortlessly attractive. When it comes to how long it would last, you can say that your great - grandchildren will still be able to set foot on it. It's a general type of flooring which you could place anywhere but it would serve you best if it's installed in your living room.
2. Wood/Hardwood - it's the flooring type that adds the most value in your home. They are also very expensive. The thing with this type of flooring is that they bring warmth and coziness in any room. That is why they are best for living rooms as well as in bedrooms.

3. Tiles - it's cheaper and more economic without being less attractive. The best place to install it is in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also a lot easier to install than any type of flooring.

4. Vinyl/Laminate - if you want something practical, economic and durable then this is your best bet. They are cheap and very easy to install. Cleaning is also a breeze with these materials. It's not as durable as stone and wood flooring types but it would definitely do you good. There are lots of options that you could choose from and there are designs that also mimic the physical attributes of the more expensive stone and wood flooring types. This type of flooring is also best for general use. So that means you could install it anywhere. But we suggest not to use it in your kitchen and bathroom.

Where can you find these flooring materials?


Usually, if you hired someone to do this for you they would know where to find it. However, if you want to do the searching yourself, you could always drop by your local home improvement store and inquire. You could also go online and search for online stores that sell these materials.

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