Floor Covering
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Shopping for floor covering is a lot like shopping for a car. It involves a huge financial investment; all the different styles, colours and brands can make your head spin.
The experience can be so overwhelming that it’s tempting to shop with only a basic color and style in mind and rely on salespeople. Carpeting is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your home. By doing some basic homework, comparison shopping and working with a reputable retailer, you’ll be able to buy carpeting that fits your needs—and gives you confidence that you’re getting a quality product for a good price. |
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Carpet
Selwyn College
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Nothing compares to the soft, luxurious feeling of carpet under your feet. Carpeting provides a safe, comfortable spot for kids to play and may even reduce the risk of injury during a fall.
Sure, carpet requires a bit of extra maintenance compared to vinyl or tile, but there's simply no substitute in terms of sound absorption, warmth and overall comfort. With so many different colours, materials and designs available, it can be difficult to choose the best carpet for your home. Some materials may require frequent cleaning that simply won't fit into your busy schedule, others come with a high price tag and some may even have an effect on your health. The wrong carpet may wear out quickly, fade or show stains that stubbornly resist your best cleaning efforts. |
Wood
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Wood flooring comes in dozens of styles and sizes, but there are only two basic types: solid wood and engineered wood. Traditional solid-wood flooring is exactly what you'd expect: Each floorboard is milled from a piece of solid wood. Engineered-wood flooring is an all-wood, laminated plank that's manufactured from pieces of wood.
Both types of flooring come in a wide variety of colours and wood species. The specific type and style of flooring you'll ultimately choose will depend on several factors, including price, size of the floorboards, wood species, ease of installation, type of sub floor, and the room itself. Many home owners choose traditional, unfinished hardwood-strip flooring in either red oak or maple because it's affordable, attractive, and they can choose the stain colour or leave it natural. However, unfinished wood requires sanding, staining (if desired), and a clear topcoat finish. |
