You must sit back and spend some time to think about what type of flooring you should install in your home. Some types of floorings may be more expensive than you think. To install floorings is a challenging task, and to remove them to install another type can be even more difficult and more costly.
Floorings are the outer coverings we place on top of our floors. It should not only be the aesthetic value that we consider when choosing the right covering for our home, but also the following factors.
House Divisions
A house is basically divided into compartments which are the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a veranda if there is. There are only a few types of flooring that can be used on your entire house, and these are ceramic, stone, PVC and vinyl tiles. It is because they are the flooring types that can be used in the bathroom. The other types like wood, bamboo, cork, carpet, linoleum and laminate are not advisable for bathrooms because of their water absorption properties which may result in them being easily damaged when constantly wet.
Because kitchens are also exposed to water spillage, it is recommended that flooring should be those types that can be used in the bathroom. A carpet or cork flooring is definitely a no-no in kitchens. Bedrooms are perfect with carpets and in living rooms too. When the kitchen and living room are adjacent to each other, it will be wise to consider common flooring for both areas.
You can have these options: the same flooring in your entire house, a separate flooring type for your kitchen and bathroom from the other parts of your house, or the bedrooms have different flooring from the rest. Honestly, there are many other options that you can also consider.
Flooring Attributes
You should go deeper into what the benefits and disadvantages are for each type of flooring. What are the features that make one flooring type stand out from the rest? Compare their durability and longevity. Some flooring types will outlast the others because they are not easily broken or torn. Some do not fade or change their color.
You must also look into the workability. Some flooring types can take several days to install while linoleum flooring can be finished in a day. Installing some flooring types is indeed a tedious task, and you should expect the same when you decide on a home renovation later. Some flooring types are also easier to maintain.
Other Considerations
Your budget can be the ultimate deciding factor when choosing the type of flooring for your home. Other notable factors to consider are its insulation properties, sound-proofing characteristics and environmental concerns.
When you are living in a condominium or apartment, flooring that helps in reducing noise and echo is advisable. If you care about the environment, go for environment-friendly floorings and those that offer better insulation because it can decrease your carbon footprint.