It can be a bit confusing to select a flooring type for your home as there are so many materials available in the market. Also, there are pros and cons to different kinds of flooring. Sometimes, one kind of flooring will be good for one room while not being effective somewhere else. For example, carpets are not a good idea for kitchens but they are great for bedrooms. There are certain things you need to think about before you narrow down on a flooring material.
Some of the flooring types that are available in the market are cork floorboards Geelong, timber, laminate, vinyl, carpet etc. So before you select one of these, you first need to think about maintenance. You have to understand what is required for its maintenance and certain materials will not be easy to clean and therefore will not suit a busy lifestyle. Also, there is a wide range of options within one flooring type. For example, if you are considering a carpet, you have to see how well it resists stains. Also, if it is a timber or engineered wood, you have to consider how many times it can be sanded and refinished. This is what will ensure the flooring looks good years from the date of installation. There can be certain sealants that you have to choose from. There is a price involved for all the maintenance procedures as well so this is something you have to consider when you are looking at a budget.
There are certain flooring types that will not do well in some areas. For example, in high moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens, it is best to go for vinyl flooring that offers waterproofing properties as opposed to a solid hardwood that can be affected by water. Also, when you are installing floors upstairs, you need to think about the acoustic insulation properties of the flooring as you will hear people walking above when the floor is not soft or doesn’t have an acoustic backing. The appearance of the flooring and how it holds up over time has to be considered. Some floors can fade over time and you will not see the same beauty that you see when it was first installed. Hardwood floors will have to be sanded and refinished several times down the line.
You need to think about durability of the flooring type as well. Especially flooring that you install in high traffic areas have to be hardwearing so they last a long time. Purchasing flooring can be an investment so you need to make sure that you are making a wise decision in the beginning. The durability of the flooring will also depend on how well you keep up with the maintenance. You have to think about the maintenance that you can afford to do and have the time to do. When you visit a flooring supplier, make sure that you get all these queries clarified so that you are sure about what flooring type fits each room. You also need to consider your lifestyle and see whether the flooring fits in with it.
