So, you’re moving to a new place or maybe you’re just looking for a change, right? Either way, you’ve come here because you’re deciding or starting to think about your new floor and we at Home Service Guide Pro, won’t just connect you with numerous flooring businesses around you in a matter of seconds, we’ll also help you decide where you and your family will step your foot for the next years.

In this article, we’ll review some flooring material types that you might be considering and cover their pros and cons.

 

But first, there are important details to consider when choosing a flooring company and/or a new floor:

  • 1. Budget: Know how much you want to invest and remember there is a big array of prices. Also, some materials need underlayment or pad, which will probably mean more money.
  • 2. Return of investment: Higher quality is almost always more expensive, but it often also means a better investment in the long-term.
  • 3. Family: If you have little kids, teenagers and/or pets, you’ll need more resistance to damages.
  • 4. Activities: Do you work out at home or need to constantly move things around? The purpose of the room is also important to determine its floor
  • 5. Room: The mere space and light of the room, normally would help you discard some options.
  • 6. Style: You decide the style you want to have at home and certain flooring types work better than others to create the space you wish for.
  • 7. Water Exposure: Will the area be exposed to water. If so, the type of material you choose will be important to make sure its water resistant.So, now that you know this, let’s review some of the types you could choose:

 

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Carpet.

This is often used by homeowners for bedrooms, halls, and sometimes, living rooms but it’s not recommended for kitchens or bathrooms.

Some of the cons are that it could not be great for people with allergies as it can hold a lot of dust and dirt. This means it needs to be constantly vacuumed and to have at least one professional cleaning a year.

Also, it tends to absorb smells and to get stained, but that last item can be solved by stain-resistant varieties out in the market, a great option for people with kids. Ask a carpet company for it.

On the other side, carpets are a good idea if you want a warm place that is also soft with your feet. You can find a great color and design variety at a very reasonable price for this flooring material. Don’t forget that carpet also means buying a pad underneath and that will add to the overall cost of the carpet.

 

Hardwood floor.

This is a popular one and that’s not just because of its visual appeal, but for some other special benefits too:

  • – High ROI
  • – Color and style variety
  • – It can be resurfaced about every 4 years

But we have to tell you that this isn’t a cheap flooring type and it could suffer from scratches, scrapes and even moisture. In those cases, we highly recommend you connect with a damage restoration business in your area or you can call your flooring company too, if they offer that kind of coverage.

 

Ceramic – porcelain tile flooring.

Due to its variety of looks and designs, you can create beautiful spaces in your home and unlike other options, this is great for moisture-prone areas.

Also, it’s durable, and could be with you for years.

Now, let’s see the cons:

  • – Expensive
  • – Difficult to install (we suggest discussing with a professional first)
  • – Could chip and scratch from heavy use

 

Laminate.

This is affordable option if you like the hardwood floor look but don’t want to invest that much.

Laminate floors are durable and easy to install, but you could find some weak points if you look at its water resistance, that’s not as good as other materials and not as easy to repair.

Keep this in mind and consider this as another one of your options to renew your place.

 

Concrete.

Nowadays this is a common option between people that want an industrial look at their homes. Besides from that, it doesn’t require too much maintenance and can be stained with the different colors.

With that been said, we have to tell you that is not the easiest process to install a concrete floor and it can be expensive.

 

It’s a good option if you’re thinking on the long run.

 

Linoleum.

Experts say that linoleum flooring is very durable under the right care and conditions, besides from that, you can free your creativity because there are a lot of styles available with this eco-friendly flooring option.

 

Vinyl.

This is an affordable, versatile, and easy to maintain option. Plus, it could be installed by yourself, or the flooring company, whichever you prefer.

That being said, you should know it has a lower ROI than other flooring types, such as hardwood, and its appeal could not be as top-flight as others. Vinyl can have some durability concerns but overall is a versatile flooring solution for many locations in the home.

 

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