How To Choose The Right Flooring

With any home remodeling Alexandria va, one of the most powerful features you’ll need to select is the flooring. Flooring adds an individual uniqueness to every room. It can be purchased in an array of colors, patterns, and textures. For many homeowners, the choice of flooring can be a complicated one. Because there are so many options, you may feel lost in the home improvement store. Take a look at the most used flooring options and how they can benefit your home.

Carpet 

Carpet is one of the most versatile flooring options. It is known for being softer than others, but it doesn't necessarily need to be—for example, low traffic versus high traffic. For high traffic carpet, you may notice that the fibers are tighter wound together, creating a more firm surface, whereas plush carpet is incredibly soft. Where you would use them certainly makes a difference. The softer plush carpet would be best used in a bedroom, whereas the high traffic option would be great for entryways or offices.

Hardwood

Hardwood has been one of the most used and installed flooring options for quite a while. Many homeowners have ditched carpet in favor of hardwood, and it's similar. Hardwood is available in a variety of options, including oak, cedar, pine, and even bamboo. Hardwood can be used for almost any room in the home. Homeowners have used it in kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. However, one area many may want to avoid is areas where moisture is present.

Vinyl

Vinyl flooring can mimic the look of tile or hardwood. It is best known for being an affordable solution to flooring. However, vinyl flooring very seldom lives up to a homeowner's expectations for long. It is known to have a shorter life span than hardwood and when used in a high traffic area, not as well as carpet. Vinyl can be an excellent choice for budget remodels or in places that aren’t often used.

Tile

Tile is one of the most sought after flooring options for areas like the kitchen and bathroom or entryways. Tile is great for places that have excessive moisture as it doesn’t absorb and will wik off. There are many choices for tile replacement, including porcelain, marble, and granite. However, tiles that use natural stone like marble and granite will be somewhat more expensive than its counterpart porcelain. Each has its own unique look and can be a valuable asset when doing a remodeling job.

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