subject: How To Choose A New Flooring [print this page] Chances are incredibly high that if you live in any sort of home, you have flooring. At some point in time, it may become old and worn, and you may need to begin thinking about purchasing a new one for your home. Before you go out to make your purchase, it is a great idea to think about all of the flooring options that are available to you, so you can make a wise decision. It is best to choose a type of floor based on which would be most suitable for your family. You may need something that is easy to clean, such as hardwood, or you may enjoy the comfort of walking on carpet barefoot.
Hardwood flooring is an okay choice if you have children or pets. It is easy to clean with a broom and a dustpan. It is important to know that this type of flooring does need to be waxed every so often so it keeps its shiny, new appearance. It is rather easy to scratch hardwood, so you may need to put a bit more work into it if you do have children and pets living in the home. You will need to put pads under the legs of your chairs, tables, and any other furniture that will sit directly on the floor to keep them from scratching it.
If you do not wish to tend to the scratches of hardwood, then you would be best to purchase laminate flooring. This is made to look like hardwood, but is scratch resistant. Not only is it easy to clean, it is rather inexpensive compared to hardwood. This is the best option for you if you wish to have hardwood floors, but have children and pets in the home on a regular basis. Vinyl flooring is much like the laminate one, but it is even more durable. There is a wide variety of colors and patterns to choose from.
Finally, if you feel that hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring is not quite what you are looking for, you can choose to have carpets installed. Carpets come in many colors and styles. It is important to choose a style of carpet depending on how much foot traffic you have in the area where the carpet is to be installed. If you live in an active household, you will want to choose one that can withstand heavy foot traffic, especially if you have children.
