Things to Consider when Choosing your New Floor
When choosing the right flooring for your home you are tackled with many decisions and this can make it difficult for you to choose the right floor. There are many important factors that must be taken into consideration when choosing flooring as it is an important decision that shouldn’t be overlooked. When exploring flooring options, minor details can be missed and can cause you to make the wrong decision.
Here are some of the key factors to look into when making your next flooring purchase…
Where?
Where in your home are the floors being installed? is the question you should ask yourself. The kitchen? Bathroom? Bedroom? Each area in your home has its own needs when it comes to flooring and this is what will help you to choose the flooring best fits your area. Flooring in washrooms are usually prone to humidity and water, so a water resistant and strong/durable flooring would be the best pick. Hallways or doorways are usually high traffic areas that would require a strong and scratch resistant floor. In order to choose the right floor for the right location you’ll need to do a bit of research on your different floor types.
Who?
Although it may not seem quite important, it is crucial to consider who will be taking a step on your floors. Children can unknowingly damage wood by denting it with toys or scratch the wood, while running around. You must choose a strong and scratch resistant flooring option such as solid wood floors when it comes to children. If there are pets in the house, same case as with the children. Durable and strong wood is the way to go as pets can easily damage wood if you don’t pick the right one.
What?
What are you willing to pay and what is it you want?
There are many different flooring options and some can be more pricey than others so you really have to consider your budget and your needs and wants. If you want a real hardwood look but it is a bit pricey you can consider laminate. If you want an even cheaper option vinyl is the perfect choice. Besides just the flooring, installation comes in play. If you are considering installation you should take a look at your budget and if considering a duty project you can soave some bucks if you are on a tight budget DIY projects are always an option. Along with your budget and pricing you must also make sure the floor fulfills your needs and completes the look you want.
Why?
Why is it that you want some new floors? Do the old ones need improvement? Are you going for a new look? When choosing flooring, take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of your flooring choices to see which ones the perfect choice. Whether you are looking for something low maintenance, scratch and water resisting, something that adds an antique feel or maybe something that’s soft or tough. These are things you should pay close attention. After taking a look at your floors strengths and weaknesses and what you need from your floors you will be able to find a floor that is comfortable and pleasing to the eye.
Choosing the right flooring isn’t an easy decision, but it can be. Taking a closer look at your floors can ensure you don’t make any mistake in choosing your floor. Besides just the look of your floor you must consider whether the floor is comfortable, has long term advantages or disadvantages and if it strong enough for your workspace. Considering things like who, what, where and why can give you everything you need to know about your flooring and help you make the right choice.
