Get Afoot of the Best Flooring Options
Why Flooring is Important
Flooring might not be the first design feature you get excited about, despite your flooring having enormous effects your home. When having a discussion with your experienced Perth home builder about your new build, it’s a good idea to already be across the best flooring options – here’s why:
Acoustics:
Tiptoeing up a clacky sounding hallway past the sleeping kids’ bedrooms isn’t ideal, while making the most of your impressive sound system is desirable in the theatre.
Feel:
The goal here is to not create too much heat in summer or freezing tootsies in winter. A sense of comfort comes from a soft touch in the cozy haven that is your bedroom.
Health and Cleanliness:
Full-home carpet might have been a hit in the 70s, however, now we know better. There’s no popping your kitchen carpet in the washing machine after a spill! The Scandinavians adopt a mostly no-carpet rule in homes due to the allergies caused from carpet loving dust-mites and mold.
Visual Appeal:
It goes without say that flooring is hugely important visually due to the sheer volume it will encompass in your home. Choosing agelessly appealing options will ensure saleablity in the future, as will prioritising hard wearing choices that will stand the test of time. This is especially important in high-traffic areas such as the kitchen and entryway.
The Best Flooring Options
Tiles:
Pros – durable, options galore, easy to clean.
Cons – cold in winter, grout can hold dirt, slippery.
*Price can range from affordable to very expensive depending on your preference.
Wood:
Pros: timeless visual and acoustic appeal, comfortable to walk on, suits all types of designs and styles, a great insulator, modern options available such as: fuming, bleaching, blanching, recycled and different laying patterns.
Cons: can be expensive and is easily damaged.
Vinyl or Laminate:
Pros – affordable, easy to clean, visually appealing, improved quality in recent years, available in wood-look planks and other looks, durable, soft and quiet (if the right type with high-quality underlay).
Cons – can be loud and unappealing acoustically (opt for the high-quality type and underlay to avoid this), some types can look cheap, make sure the vinyl you are considering is VOC free to protect your health, the updated options are now more expensive than the old, lower quality type.
Polished Concrete:
Pros – highly durable, a great insulator, very easy to clean, fire retardant, visually appealing, modern.
Cons – can be expensive to install and to repair, limited colour/design options compared to tiles.
Carpet:
Pros – very comfortable to walk on, sense of coziness and warmth, affordable.
Cons – stains and cleaning difficult, allergies.
Rugs:
Pros – all the pros of carpet with the bonus’s of being dry-cleanable, rolled away in summer or easily changed when you want a new look.
Cons – allergies, can be expensive.
Cork:
Pros – environmentally friendly, great acoustically and soft underfoot, hypoallergenic, easy to clean.
Cons – easily damaged.
Bamboo:
Pros: Similar to wood.
Cons: Can be expensive and as there a many cheaper versions quality is not guaranteed, susceptible to water damage.
Trickling and mixing:
Pros: modern, exciting, on-trend, variable depending on the elements used.
Cons: Trends can age quickly if long-term resale is on the agenda, variable depending on elements used.
A handy hint is to make a list of the most important factors of the different areas of your home, set a budget, and get onto some Pinterest boards for inspiration. More importantly, consult an experienced Perth home developer such as Jubilee Home Builders to gain a professional’s insight.
For more information on what the best flooring options are for you, contact us via our website or phone (08) 9571 3512
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