HOW TO CHOOSE HOME FLOORING

Home flooring can be one of the best ways to achieve a desired look and feel in a particular room of your home. With seemingly endless options - hardwood flooring, carpet and tile - exists for most any situation. The key is to understand your needs thoroughly. What is your budget? How will the room be used? What look are you trying to achieve? Find homeowner approved flooring and tile contractors in Charlotte here.

HARDWOOD FLOORS, CARPET OR CERAMIC TILE?
How is the room used most often? What types of activities take place in the room? What type of lighting exists in the room? How big is the room? Is the room self-contained, or does it open into other rooms? What mood are you trying to achieve? How is the room furnished? Is the style of the room traditional, rustic, or contemporary? Is the feel of the room formal, casual or somewhere in between? Will people have food or will kids play in the room? Does the room directly open up to the outdoors? Do you have indoor pets? Are you buying for style or practical reasons? Are you buying for yourself or to help sell your home? You get the picture.

CHOOSING HOME FLOORING - CARPET
If budget is important, then carpet is a great choice. It is a versatile option that is available in various grades, colors and textures, and works for almost any room and budget. The main drawback with carpet is that it can be more easily stained than other options and therefore requires professional cleaning to maintain its original appearance.

CHOOSING HOME FLOORING - TILE AND NATURAL STONE
Because of its durability and water resistance, tile is often used in kitchens, baths, foyers and other living areas where high traffic and/or moisture are common. Ranging from ceramic varieties to natural stone, tile exists for most budgets and can have a dramatic impact on your home. A drawback to tile is that it sometimes feels “cold” compared to other options.

CHOOSING HOME FLOORING - HARDWOODS FLOORS
Like stone, hardwood offers a natural beauty that is difficult to match with synthetic products. From neutral oaks to rich cherries, there are hardwood options to satisfy most any palette and to achieve most any style. Hardwoods can be used throughout the home, but should be avoided in high-moisture and high-traffic areas, unless they are adequately protected by an area rug. With solid strip and engineered varieties, and with various grades to select from, hardwoods are available for most budgets.

CHOOSING HOME FLOORING - DO YOUR HOMEWORK
To make the best choice, it is imperative to do your research. Visit showrooms and ask lots of questions. Set up an in-home consultation to view samples in your lighting and with your furnishings. Visit popular flooring websites, such as shawfloors.com, mohawkflooring.com, bruce.com and andersonfloors.com.

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