2019 Ultimate Buyer's Guide to Flooring

Switching to a different floor type or installing a completely new floor is both exiting and stressful. You’re probably wondering where to start and who to consult with all the flooring options available. Whether it be laminate flooring, vinyl plank flooring , hardwood flooring, wood tile flooring, porcelain tile, or carpeting... where should a homeowner start? Well, keep reading as these are great flooring tips to start the new year. You might just be confident enough to choose the type of flooring that is right for you. Several factors dictate what flooring you should install, such as budget, interior design, allergies, maintenance, and lifestyle, in which we’ll give more details here.

As a home owner the cost of flooring is usually the most important aspect and will help you choose the type of floors accordingly. One common aspect most people forget while inquiring for an estimate is installation costs. The total estimate should include installation costs along with the cost of the floor. Remember, even though home owners might go the DIY way, having your floors installed by a professional team comes a long way. Watch out for special schemes and discounts as they result in considerable savings.

Some home flooring options are costlier than others are. For instance, hardwood flooring is a popular and classic option to many homes, it is as well more expensive. However, there are less expensive variations such as luxury vinyl flooring and laminate flooring, which mimic the natural texture of wood floors.

The question of cost gets trickier when we view our flooring installation’s life expectancy. In simpler terms, consumer reports have shown that flooring with cheaper initial costs last for shorter periods than expensive flooring. So how do you manage to choose the best for your home? Well, if you’re planning to stay in that home for let’s say 15 years (average life expectancy of cheaper tiles), then the cheaper option might be the best for you. However if you have just finished building a new home that should last for more than 30 years, consider the pricey type. It will remove the burden of renovation after a couple of years

As you look for the best floors, several questions should pop up every now and then. Do you have a pet? Which part of the house are you flooring? Are there outside entrances? Are there heavy objects such as a poll table or a piano? Your lifestyle plays a major role in determining what type of flooring you choose to install. For instance, light colored carpets are great for adult households, but not the best if you have kids under the age of 8. Areas like the kitchen, dining room is more prone to spillage, while bathrooms and basements are usually prone to humidity. Passage zones like hallways and entry points are high traffic areas. In such areas, you might want to choose floors that are both durable and highly resistant to moisture.

If you own a pet(s), solid hardwood flooring are the better option. Just remember to choose floors that are extremely durable and resistant to scratches as well. Also, check if the tiles have chemicals that might irritate pets, or even family members who are allergic.

How well do you want to blend your floors with the rest of the room? Let’s start with the grout color. Grout is simply a cement-based material that binds the joints in between the tiles. Grout has a wide array of colors to match up the color of your tile floors. Light colored grout mostly emphasized the color of the tile while darker shaded grouts, tends to highlight the design of the tile. Dark colored grout is best for high traffic areas since the lighter ones are usually difficult to maintain.

Some flooring types (like carpet installation), come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and styles to suit the interior design of your home. The best way to choose from all these variations is to take a picture of the rooms you want to floor. It is always easier to choose the flooring you want when you can easily access the outlook of your home straight from your phone.

The question of maintenance trickles down to how much one is willing to invest on maintaining your flooring. Some flooring types such as ceramic, vinyl, or laminate are generally easy to maintain, although you may have to sweep or dust regularly. Carpets are harder to maintain and may require you to invest in a vacuum cleaner. You also need to be extra vigilant when you have pets and those allergic to dust since they may increase the maintenance costs as well. Which brings us to our final consideration.

If your family has a history of allergy, you may want to shy away from carpet installation. Unless the house is dust free, consider other types of flooring since carpets have tiny fibers that trap dust, dog hair, pollen, or generally dirt. If anything, carpets can worsen allergies. Instead, we suggest installing floors that have smooth surfaces like vinyl, hardwood, or laminate. Such surfaces are also easy to clean. Allergens are harder to stick to smooth surfaces as opposed to fibers in carpets.

If 2019 means an upgrade to new flooring, we wish you the best of luck, and hope these ideas are helpful. If you’re still undecided and maybe would want to window-shop flooring installation in phoenix , maybe it’s time to join our team of professionals who will engage you in a very personalized manner and advice you on according to your needs. The salespeople Eagle Flooring West are dedicated to ensuring you get the right flooring for your home.

We invite you to visit our Phoenix showroom to browse through various flooring options we carry. We have a feeling that you’ll find the perfect flooring for your home. Otherwise, you can as well schedule an in-home assessment or call us for an estimate. Our dedicated project consultant will guide you through the process including initial estimate, choice of product, and final installation. Being the most competitive flooring installation phoenix has to offer, you will be delighted during your visit.

Have more questions about flooring installation or the best flooring options for your home? Don't hesitate to contact us.

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