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Considerations When Replacing Your Floor
With the wide range of
flooring designs and materials on the market, it can be difficult to choose the
right floor for a home or commercial space. In order to make the right
decision, it is important to spend some time learning about interior floor
designs and the available flooring materials. However, there are a few general
points for people to consider when completing a floor remodel.
Floor Use
One of the most important factors when choosing a flooring material is the use of the room. Entryways should have floors that are durable and stain resistant, such as tile. Carpet is a good choice in bedrooms and hallways as carpet is comfortable for bare feet and helps to provide sound insulation to reduce sound transfer from one room to another. In bathrooms and kitchens, where water may frequently contact the floor, carpet and hardwood are typically poor choices. However, various types of tile and some specially made laminate flooring that is water resistant can be good choices in kitchens and bathrooms.
Appearance
An important part of choosing the right material during a floor remodel is to choose a material that complements the décor in the rest of the room or space. For example, a hardwood floor may look nice in an open room with an outdoor view. When choosing tile for a kitchen floor, it is important that it goes well with the existing slab or tile counters and backsplash. Many people choose flooring designs with a muted appearance to draw more attention to the counters and other furnishings.
Other Factors
People with allergies should carefully consider the materials they use when planning interior floor designs. In general, those with allergies should avoid carpeting whenever possible as carpet is hard to keep completely clean. Smooth floors such as linoleum and laminate are good choices for allergies as they are easy to clean. Older people and those people with very young children may benefit from carpeting in the home as carpet is a softer floor surface. This softer surface can reduce the extent of an injury in the event of a fall.
Floor Use
One of the most important factors when choosing a flooring material is the use of the room. Entryways should have floors that are durable and stain resistant, such as tile. Carpet is a good choice in bedrooms and hallways as carpet is comfortable for bare feet and helps to provide sound insulation to reduce sound transfer from one room to another. In bathrooms and kitchens, where water may frequently contact the floor, carpet and hardwood are typically poor choices. However, various types of tile and some specially made laminate flooring that is water resistant can be good choices in kitchens and bathrooms.
Appearance
An important part of choosing the right material during a floor remodel is to choose a material that complements the décor in the rest of the room or space. For example, a hardwood floor may look nice in an open room with an outdoor view. When choosing tile for a kitchen floor, it is important that it goes well with the existing slab or tile counters and backsplash. Many people choose flooring designs with a muted appearance to draw more attention to the counters and other furnishings.
Other Factors
People with allergies should carefully consider the materials they use when planning interior floor designs. In general, those with allergies should avoid carpeting whenever possible as carpet is hard to keep completely clean. Smooth floors such as linoleum and laminate are good choices for allergies as they are easy to clean. Older people and those people with very young children may benefit from carpeting in the home as carpet is a softer floor surface. This softer surface can reduce the extent of an injury in the event of a fall.
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