Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Home

Choosing the right tile, carpet, or SPC/LVP for your home can be overwhelming. Choosing the correct flooring enhances your home's beauty and quality. However, selecting the wrong material may lead to costly re-dos later. You may wonder: how do you select the right flooring for your exquisite design and lifestyle while making a sound investment?

Homeowners often opt for a safe choice that they know: tile. Yet so many alternatives are available now. New products are more affordable, durable, and beautiful. With proper care and maintenance, they can last a lifetime. Whether you are ready to replace your flooring now or gathering information for a future project, we are here to assist you.

Important Considerations for Flooring Selection

To make a well-informed choice, keep the following aspects in mind:

• Maintenance: Proper care is essential. Choose products and follow maintenance guidelines based on the type of flooring you select.

• Lifestyle: Consider your household's needs, including pets, when selecting new flooring in relation to current trends.

  
  

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an engineered product featuring a photo of wood (or stone) under a protective plastic coating. The substrate typically consists of dense fiberboard.

• The protective topcoat is highly resistant to scratches and dents. This makes laminate one of the most durable flooring options available. It is also among the least expensive types and can be either glued down or floating.

  
  

Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is currently one of the fastest-growing categories in flooring. It ranges from inexpensive options to luxury vinyl tile (LVT), which includes multiple layers. These layers consist of a design layer with a high-definition printed image, a robust top layer, and several cushion layers.

• Vinyl is affordable and resists stains, scratches, and dents. It's also waterproof, making it ideal for basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. LVT provides the look and feel of real wood and comes in various thicknesses, such as 6MIL, 12MIL, and 20MIL. Some brands even offer outer layer options in 22MIL or 24MIL.

  
  

SPC Flooring

SPC flooring, also known as luxury vinyl plank or tile flooring, features a stone-plastic composite core. This type of flooring is manufactured in four or five layers, depending on whether the backing is foam or cork.

• The backing provides additional comfort and insulation. SPC is thinner than traditional WPC products because stone is denser than wood. A wear layer protects the design layer, resisting scratches and damage from ultraviolet light. SPC flooring mimics various types of hardwood, stone, and tile designs.

  
  

Carpet Flooring

Carpet is the most comfortable and cost-effective flooring material available. It comes in a wide array of colors and patterns.

• With proper care and maintenance, carpets can last for many years. The only downside is that they tend to hold dirt and dust, making them less suitable for allergy sufferers.

  
  

Tile Flooring

Tile flooring generally falls into two main categories: ceramic and porcelain. Ceramic is softer and more affordable, created from a blend of water and sand. Porcelain, made from finer, denser clay and fired at a higher temperature, is naturally harder and less porous.

• Tile floors are available in countless colors and design configurations. They come in various sizes and are also applicable for bathroom/shower walls and accent walls. All tiles are waterproof and low maintenance. Porcelain tiles, in particular, are extremely hard-wearing and resistant to scratches and dents.

  
  

What to Consider When Choosing Flooring for Your Home

Many homeowners focus on the look and price of flooring but often overlook how it will feel to live with the material in the long term. Here are some crucial points to weigh in to make a smart decision:

Comfort

How does the flooring feel when standing on it for long periods? Materials like LVP/SPC and carpet offer softness underfoot and are much more comfortable than hard surfaces like tile. In rooms where you spend a lot of time standing, such as the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom, comfort is critical. Consider using carpet and LVP/SPC for bedrooms and stairways.

Maintenance

Newly installed floors look gorgeous initially, but it's essential to think about how to keep them looking that way over the years. SPC/LVP, laminate, and carpet are relatively easy to care for. However, materials like stone and linoleum require sealing and higher maintenance. Tile grout also needs routine maintenance and sometimes re-grouting.

Conclusion

Being a local retailer, our team and installers are highly knowledgeable and will guide you through every step of the process. We have a showroom featuring a variety of flooring and materials for you to choose from. Our personalized service is our top priority.

Selecting the right flooring is about more than just aesthetics. It's about considering factors such as maintenance, comfort, and your lifestyle. With the right guidance and options available, making a sound and beautiful choice for your home can be a rewarding experience.