What flooring is right for your room?
Flooring choices should be dictated by the usage and traffic levels of each of your rooms. Not all flooring materials are appropriate. To make sure your flooring is durable and fits the look of your room, consider some of these best flooring options for the rooms throughout your home:
1. Bathrooms: The main factor to consider with bathrooms is the abundance of water and moisture.
Flooring options: Vinyl flooring has always been a popular choice. It is versatile, comes in many patterns and colors, and is relatively easy to install. Plus, it offers quick cleanup. Ceramic tile is also another option.
2. Kitchens: Likely the busiest room in your home; you'll need to factor in the high-traffic level of this room when deciding on flooring.
Flooring options: Once again, vinyl is a good choice. It will be more durable when faced with a dropped glass or dish, or the nails of the family pooch. Some patterns will even mask the appearance of dirt. Tile, laminate and wood are other alternatives.
3. Living rooms: You'll want flooring that will complement your design scheme and color palette.
Flooring options: Carpeting is one of the most versatile products for this area of the home. Choose a fiber and type that can accommodate your decorating style and the activity level of the room. Plush, light-colored piles may be inappropriate for this high-traffic room, but a more durable berber or polyester blend may be just right. Hardwood floors are attractive and sturdy options that collect less dust and debris than carpeting.
4. Dining rooms: Wear-resistant and stain-resistant flooring is a must if you use your dining room frequently for eating meals.
Flooring options: Hardwood, laminate or tile are your best bets for dining room floors instead of carpeting, which could show stains from dropped foods and spilled drinks.
5. Stairs and hallways: These areas of the home will also see their share of foot traffic, and flooring will, once again, need to be durable.
Flooring options: Parquet flooring, ceramic tile and hard stone materials like marble or granite are options for hallways or entryways. Just be sure the product is slip-resistant for when the weather is rainy or snowy. Stairs can be wood or laminate. Consider adding non-slip pads to the surface of stairs as an added precaution.
6. Bedrooms: In most cases, the furnishings and other decor will overshadow the flooring.
Flooring options: For soundproofing as well as a plush feel under your toes, carpeting can't be beat. It will be durable and long-lasting, considering bedrooms usually aren't high-traffic areas. Hardwood paired with area rugs is another option, or even a laminate that mimics the look of wood.
