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Flooring

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Benefits & Types Of Flooring

Hardwood Flooring

 

Hardwood flooring comes from a solid piece of milled wood and contains solid wood all throughout. Popular hardwood varieties include maple, oak, walnut, or cherry. Its versatility and quality make it a desirable flooring option for many home buyers.

However, it’s one of the more expensive flooring materials on the market and does take regular maintenance, such as using a specialty hardwood floor cleaner once a month and applying a fresh coat of finish every three to five years, to keep them looking great.

 

Pros

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  • Increases home value

  • Can be refinished multiple times

  • Many options available

  • Strong and durable

 

Cons

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  • Expensive

  • Can incur scrapes, scratches and dents in high-traffic areas

  • Susceptible to moisture damage

  • Not suitable for bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements

 

Engineered Wood Flooring

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Engineered wood flooring offers the look of real wood at a more affordable price than solid wood. The floor features a thin layer of hardwood bonded over a high-quality plywood substrate. It’s as durable as solid hardwood flooring and can last as long with proper care.

 

Pros

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  • Has real hardwood top layer

  • Greater resistance to moisture and water than real wood

  • Less likely to warp

 

Cons

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  • Can’t be refinished more than once

  • Not fade-resistant

  • Wide variation in quality

  • Can sound hollow underfoot

  • Emits VOCs

 

Laminate Flooring

 

Laminate is an affordable flooring option for homeowners who prefer an alternative to carpet but want to avoid the cost of hardwood or tiles.

The floors consist of a particleboard wood base topped by wood or tile photo beneath a clear plastic protective layer. This laminate also offers a multitude of texture and color options.

 

Pros

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  • Inexpensive compared to wood

  • Easy to clean

  • Scratch-resistant

  • Many styles and colors available

 

Cons

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  • Susceptible to moisture damage

  • Chips easily

  • Does not look and feel like wood

  • Has a hollow sound underfoot

 

Vinyl Flooring

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Vinyl flooring is extremely water-resistant and won’t sustain damage even if water sits on the surface for an extended amount of time. Composed of plastic, it’s available in plank, tile and sheet form.

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are two forms that have gained popularity recently because of their durability and variety of styles available.

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Pros

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  • Good for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements

  • Durable

  • Water- and fade-resistant

  • DIY-friendly

  • Many design choices available

  • Easy to maintain

 

Cons

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  • LVP and LVT is more expensive than laminate

  • Lower ROI than wood

 

Tile Flooring

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Tile flooring is a popular choice for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens. The most common tile materials are ceramic or porcelain. Tile is water-resistant, durable and comes in a variety of styles and colors.

 

Pros

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  • Waterproof

  • Durable

  • Long-lasting

 

Cons

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  • Expensive

  • Harder to install

  • Lot of prep work is needed before installation

  • Cold and slippery

 

Stone Flooring

 

Natural stone, such as granite, marble, travertine, and sandstone, are popular flooring choices for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Like ceramic and porcelain, stone is extremely durable and waterproof.

 

Pros

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  • Bold and elegant

  • Long-lasting

  • Waterproof

 

Cons

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  • Expensive

  • Harder to install

  • Lot of prep work is needed before installation

  • Cold and slippery

  • Difficult to maintain

 

Linoleum Flooring

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Linoleum is a durable, eco-friendly flooring option made from linseed oil and cork. Linoleum flooring is affordable and easy to install. The flooring comes in sheet form and in a variety of colors and styles. It is resilient (made with elastic materials) and can last for decades if cared for properly. Linoleum is also gaining in popularity as flooring manufacturers offer more modern colors and styles.

 

Pros

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  • Inexpensive

  • Eco-friendly

  • DIY-friendly

  • Available in a variety of colors and patterns

  • Requires little maintenance

 

Cons

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  • Does not increase home value

  • Easily dented or cut

  • May darken or turn yellowish when exposed to sunlight

  • Not suitable for moisture prone-areas

 

Carpet

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Carpet is a favorite flooring option for homeowners, especially in bedrooms. It comes in a variety of colors, materials, and textures.

Carpet technology has improved over the years, and modern carpets have stain-resistant qualities. It is also the most cost-effective flooring option on the market.

 

Pros

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  • Soft and warm on feet

  • Visually warms up the space

  • Multiple colors, materials and designs available

  • Great for soundproofing

  • Stain-resistant varieties exist

 

Cons

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  • Hard to clean

  • Can stain

  • Shows wear pattern

  • Not suitable for allergy sufferers

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