When choosing new flooring for your home, it may be overwhelming to sort through the many options you have. Tile? Laminate? Carpeting? Perhaps even wood floors? The choices are limitless.
Here are some tips on how to narrow down that endless parade of options from your flooring company, and find the one that’s right for your home and your floors!
Where Will Your Flooring be Installed?
The area of your home in which your flooring will be installed matters. High-humidity and moisture-dense areas need flooring that is up to the job of protecting the structures underneath. Choose ceramic, porcelain or vinyl tile for these.
Do You Have Children, Pets or High-Traffic Areas to Consider?
Tiles options are also excellent for high-traffic areas, but if tile isn’t suitable for the design of your child’s room, play areas and other areas, consider one of these:
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Laminate flooring, which comes in a variety of styles and can be made to look like realistic wood
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Vinyl plank flooring, another option with a lot of available options
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Carpet, available in some styles that offer excellent durability
What is Your Budget?
Your budget will affect what kind of flooring you choose. Between $2-$5 per square foot, you’ll find the most options. If your budget is less than that, the previously-mentioned options still offer many stylish looks for less. If your budget is higher, however, you have access to exotic hardwoods, stone flooring and more.
What Kind of Maintenance Are You Prepared to Do?
Hardwood flooring requires substantial upkeep over time to maintain its beauty. If you’d like less work and more resilience, choose vinyl flooring options or laminate options.
Who Will Be Installing Your Flooring?
Would you like to install your own flooring, or would you prefer to leave installation to the professionals? If so, be sure that your flooring company offers installation.
Homeowners in the Salt Lake City area can consult local flooring company Utah Flooring and Design for help with choosing between flooring options, professional installation and more.
