Top home flooring choices are Carpet, Tile, and Hardwood.

Modern family homes will have three types of floor covering: carpet, tile, and hardwood. In some design situations, vinyl that looks like wood will replace hardwood for cost savings and practical application.

Each room in a home will have a different need when it comes to floor coverings.

The best floors for areas subject to moisture or potential spills are those that can withstand such conditions, like tile and luxury vinyl.

No matter the home or lifestyle, tile or waterproof vinyl floors are the best choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and wet rooms. Anywhere there is a chance for spills or a high level of moisture buildup, we recommend tile or vinyl.

With proper installation and care, tile or vinyl will be more water-resistant, increasing the care and longevity of your home. Tile also performs at a higher rate than other floor coverings under those conditions, which makes it a better investment for these areas in your home.

Tile and vinyl is the best choice for high moisture areas.

Certain areas in your home are better suited for carpet, offering its benefits with far less maintenance. For example, we would never recommend carpet in a bathroom or kitchen, because of constant exposure to moisture and spills.

Carpet provides a natural sound barrier and is gentle underfoot. The warmth and comfort that carpet offers are perfect for family rooms and bedrooms, especially in colder climates.

Carpet is ideal for bedrooms and family rooms, and some would say stairways for safety and noise reasons. People walking or running up and down stairs will naturally create noise. Also, carpet prevents slips on staircases, and if a slip does occur, individuals are less likely to tumble down the stairs or hurt themselves. This is also why we recommend carpet runners on hardwood stairs.

While modern carpets are designed to be stain-resistant, they remain more challenging to clean than tile, vinyl, and hardwood floors. Carpet remains harder to keep clean due to mold and dirt buildup, particularly in the carpet padding.

Carpet provides a natural sound barrier and is gentle underfoot.

Engineered hardwood flooring is the number one choice of designers for homes. Engineered flooring has been used for entryways, living rooms, kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Some will choose engineered wood floors for basements and stairways, too.

The timeless appeal of wood flooring has been the foundation for interior design for decades. Homeowners choose wood flooring for its elegance and natural warmth, but wood floors have their limitations.

Wood floors are not ideal for bathrooms or areas that are subject to moisture. We would never recommend flooring in a laundry room or mud room, for example. Wood installers would go so far as to say that you shouldn’t put wood floors in a kitchen. However, the finish on the wood floors should play an essential role in that decision.

A good hardwood finish will protect the wood floors from moisture, and today’s technology has made them far more durable than in years past. If you choose to install wood flooring in your kitchen, keep in mind that you will need to clean up spills right away and keep them dry.

A good hardwood finish will protect the wood floors.

Every type of floor has its strengths and weaknesses, so how you take care of the floor matters. Proper maintenance will extend the life and beauty of the floors.

Please read the installation guide to ensure your installer knows how to install the floors properly. Read the manufacturer’s care and maintenance guide before you purchase the floors to ensure you are making the right choice for your lifestyle.

Follow their instructions to provide proper care and warranty protection of the floors.

What it comes down to is knowing that each area in your home serves a purpose. Choosing the right floor covering for each room will depend on the purpose of the area. Some of you might say, “You’d think that would be a given,” but some retailers and designers may not have installed floors or have dealt with the consequences of poor flooring choices.

A good combination of floor coverings for a home will always be a combination of carpet, tile, hardwood, or vinyl, in our professional opinion.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us. We are here to help you.

We are here to help you find the perfect flooring or tile for your home.

Choosing the right floor for your needs and budget can be laborious and may require extensive research. Please take advantage of our experience in this area and let us help you. Give us a call, and we can walk you through the process and help you find a good match for your lifestyle, budget, and needs.

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Written by Copper State Flooring to answer questions and provide news updates.

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