Types Of Flooring

Are you designing your new luxury property? If so, then you need to consider the right types of flooring for each room in your home. There are various types of flooring you can explore depending on whether you are looking for practical or aesthetic choices. Flooring options differ from the benefits they offer to the price that you will need to pay. 

Vinyl Flooring 

Vinyl flooring is great if you want a versatile choice for a room in your new home. One of the big benefits of this option is that you can choose from a variety of different styles and designs. So, you’re sure to find the perfect choice for every room. It’s water-resistant too and easy to keep clean. As such, it could be perfect if you have kids or even pets. Vinyl flooring is also relatively cheap and can be bought for less than $6 per square foot. Do be aware that this isn’t the most durable flooring option and colors will fade over time. 

Laminate Flooring 

Laminate flooring is one of the most cost-friendly choices for your home. You can get laminate flooring for between $2 and $6 per square foot. Similar to vinyl flooring, it does come in a wide range of different materials and can be used as an imitation of more expensive materials. It can look like stone or tile but typically will have a wooden aesthetic. It’s easy to put together too and fits like a jigsaw puzzle. As such, you won’t need to worry about paying for a contractor to install it for you. Some of the disadvantages include that it is not moisture resistant and can not be refinished once it wears down. 

Hardwood flooring 

The cost of hardwood flooring is $5 to $10 per square foot. However, if you opt for engineered hardwood it is about $4-$9. As such, it’s a slightly more budget-friendly choice. Engineered hardwood provides a similar aesthetic to hardwood flooring, even though it is not made through the same process. An issue to be aware of with engineered wood is that it can only be refinished once. In contrast, hardwood flooring can be refinished multiple times during your time owning a home. This ensures that it always looks fantastic. Hardwood flooring is more durable than most other options but it is more difficult to keep clean and well maintained. You will also need a professional contractor which drives up the cost. 

Marble Flooring 

Marble flooring is easily one of the most expensive floor choices for your home. The cost can be anywhere between $8 to $41 per square foot, depending on whether you are exploring specialist options. Marble flooring looks incredible and will provide a unique style for your home that practically oozes luxury and fits well with a lavish lifestyle. During the winter months, marble flooring will be quite cold underneath your feet. Due to this, a lot of people will choose to invest in underfloor heating with this flooring choice. You can speak to your contractor about this possibility. A key benefit of marble flooring is that it is designed to be incredibly durable and will last for years without any sign of wear and tear. Due to the hardness of the flooring, it will also withstand high levels of foot traffic. So, you don’t have to worry about your flooring looking a mess if you do have a busy household. One of the issues with marble flooring is that it’s quite difficult to install and takes a lot of time. This is going to drive up the cost. 

Ceramic Tile Flooring

Ceramic flooring is available for as little as $0.45 per foot. However, this will depend on the supplier that you choose to buy from. The cost of installing the tiles can raise the price too as much as $32 per square foot. This is something to keep in mind when you are working out your budget. 

Ceramic floor is durable and easy to maintain. It also provides a high level of water resistance which is why it’s commonly chosen for the kitchen or bathroom. However, since it’s heavy, it’s not always going to be suitable for use on the upper floor of your property. This can limit its usage significantly. 

Conclusion

We hope this helps you understand some of the key types of flooring that you should consider for the bare floors in your home. By exploring all the possibilities, you can guarantee that you get the perfect floor for each space in your new luxury property. Contact us today to talk through your project.


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