A RUNDOWN OF 3 POPULAR
FLOORING MATERIALS
Even though it’s underfoot, fl ooring can set the tone for
how a room or even an entire home is viewed. Perhaps
that’s one reason why fl ooring generates such strong
opinions when homeowners
look to refurbish or replace
their fl oors.
Homeowners now have
more choices than ever when
considering new fl ooring for
their homes. The following
rundown of three popular
fl ooring options can help
homeowners as they try to
decide which material best
suits their homes.
1. Hardwood fl oors
Hardwood fl oors might
once have been a relatively
straightforward option, but
homeowners may now choose
between solid wood fl ooring and engineered wood fl ooring.
According to The Home Depot, engineered wood fl ooring
provides the look of solid wood fl ooring without the high
maintenance of such fl oors. Engineered wood is manmade
and created with the use of wood strands, particles, fi bers or
veneers of wood that are forged together with adhesives. Each
engineered wood fl ooring plank is composed of several layers
of plywood or fi berboard with a solid wood veneer on top,
which is how it can provide the look of solid wood fl ooring.
Solid wood fl ooring planks are made from a single piece of
hardwood. Each type of fl ooring has its pros and cons, and
homeowners who prefer hardwood fl oors are urged to speak
with a fl ooring professional about the features that make these
options unique from one another.
2. Laminate fl oors
Laminate fl ooring is another engineered fl ooring product.
But unlike engineered wood fl ooring, laminate fl ooring does
not utilize real wood and many people can recognize that the
moment they step on a laminate fl oor. Flooring is such a vital
and heavily traffi cked component of a home that it’s typically
best to leave installation to a qualifi ed professional. However,
homeowners who prefer the DIY route should know that laminate
fl ooring is viewed as among the easiest types of fl ooring
for DIYers to install.
3. Vinyl fl ooring
The experts at Good Housekeeping report that vinyl fl ooring
is the fastest-growing category of fl ooring. The Home Depot
notes that vinyl fl ooring is made from plastic and usually consists
of acrylic, PVC and similar polymers. Luxury vinyl tile is
thick and durable, and it’s often noted for its likeness to solid
wood. Vinyl tile also is considered a versatile fl ooring option,
as The Home Depot notes it can be purchased in planks, sheets
or tiles. The Home Depot advises homeowners to consider
the thickness range when mulling their vinyl fl ooring options.
Thickness ranges between four and 40 millimeters, and a
thicker layer is more resistant to water, scratches and stains.
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