The New Year has officially arrived, and with it comes our list of New Year’s resolutions. Have you included the improvement of your apartment as one of your goals for this year? If you’ve had enough of worn out and outdated flooring, then you’re in luck. There are so many exciting options for flooring materials that they can leave your head spinning. Here’s a brief overview of what’s there to help you out a bit.
Tried and True Carpeting
Reliable through and through, rugs have been used to cover floors for thousands of years. Now it comes in various beautiful styles and designs. You can choose from high-pile plush to practical and durable berbers. The range of colors is endless, and now there are also several captivating patterns to choose from. Just be sure to invest in quality rugs, and try to use them in low-traffic areas.
Hardwood, a look outdoors
If you love the rustic beauty of the outdoors, then you should be looking for hardwood floors. Hardwood planks can be oak, chestnut, cherry, mahogany, walnut, and bamboo. Each brings its own distinctive grain, color and beauty that will grace your floors with elegant class for years to come. Simply clean, buff and occasionally refinish for a durable and attractive surface.
dependent laminates
If you love the natural look of hardwoods, but don’t want to deplete our forests or are looking for a softer, more affordable alternative, then laminates are the way to go. Laminates can be a fraction of the cost of hardwoods and still provide a durable, reliable surface that’s easy to maintain.
The diversity of the tile
There are areas of your house where carpets and hardwoods are not so preferable, namely entryways, kitchens, and bathrooms. Tile presents the perfect floor for these areas. It is strong, easy to clean and resistant to moisture. Choose from beautiful natural stone like granite, marble and slate, or the more affordable and practical porcelain and ceramic.
fashion concrete
This is quickly becoming the fashionable alternative to traditional flooring options. It’s strong, durable, has a long lifespan, and can be finished in virtually any design you can imagine.
Different and Captivating Terrazzo
This is a form of concrete flooring, but it has a distinctive and captivating finish. Terrazzo floors can be created on-site by a qualified mason or come in pre-cast tiles for easy installation.
See what I mean about multiple options? Replacing the flooring inside your home is sure to increase value, not to mention your pride of ownership and personal comfort. Request free estimates from pre-selected flooring contractors to help you achieve this New Year’s resolution.
