Choosing the right flooring for each part of your home is essential to making the layout work for your lifestyle. There are a lot of different materials out there, and each one has its pros and cons. Here are some popular flooring materials used in homes today and how they can benefit your living space, as well as some disadvantages they may pose:

Carpet

This material is excellent for living rooms and bedroom floors, where you want to add some warmth to a space while also creating a comfortable underfoot. Carpet protects the floors underneath and provides cushion to children, the elderly, and pets while providing a soft place to land in case of falling. Disadvantages are its lack of water-resistance, and the material needs to be vacuumed on a regular basis.

Vinyl

Vinyl flooring is a less expensive flooring choice that can stand up to a lot of foot traffic. It is available in a variety of colors and patterns and has the ability to reduce noise underfoot-which is good news if you have noisy children and pets! Disadvantages include the tendency to dent if it comes into contact with sharp objects, possibly fading in prolonged direct sunlight, and its inability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Stone

Stone flooring has always been popular mostly for foyer areas, but it is gaining more popularity in other places in the home-even the bathroom. Available in a variety of colors and textures, this material adds an earthy flavor to any room. Disadvantages of this flooring choice include the need for regular resealing to prevent water damage, a higher tendency towards scratching, and the need for constant cleaning to keep it in pristine condition.

Hardwood

Hardwood is a truly timeless flooring choice. Most homes have this material installed somewhere inside them. Bedrooms, hallways, and dining rooms are all popular places to have hardwood. Its natural origins give any space a down-to-earth look while adding class at the same time. Some disadvantages to hardwood are its tendency to warp in moisture-prone and high0humidity areas. Additionally, the installation also takes longer than most ready-to-go flooring choices and can be more expensive.

If you would like to learn more about any of these flooring choices, one of our expert sales associates would love to assist you. Call or visit us for more information!