There’s a lot of decisions that need to be made when it comes to building your new home. There are also a number of factors individual to you that come in to play with facing those decisions. What type of flooring is best for your home really comes down to your budget, use, and style. There are so many options all with their advantages and disadvantages. Here’s some helpful things to consider to help ease the stress of the decision-making process when choosing your flooring. Before we get stuck in, here’s some considerations:
Laminate
Laminate floors are a hybrid floor covering made of compressed fibreboard to give the appearance of real stone, hardwood or tiles. They’re a very popular type of floor covering being the most budget friendly option.
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Vinyl
Vinyl is composed of several layers of different materials, usually a plastic make up, making it a highly durable and affordable flooring choice and much more moisture friendly than that of laminate.
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Tile
A long time favourite of many home builders, it’s one of the hardest wearing and aesthetically pleasing options available.
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Concrete Floors
Definitely in trend at the moment, being a great choice for the beach life and industrial look. It’s incredibly versatile in that it can be polished, etched, stained, etc.
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Engineered Timber
A timeless style that suits all home interiors! They do however come with a bit of a price tag. It’s a variant of hardwood, with the main difference being it’s not solid wood. It does however save some money over hardwood floors and also less time maintaining.
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Conclusion
Now it’s time for you to go through which of these will suit your household best. If you are working with our design team, we can assist you in making the right decision to suit your family’s needs.