With well over 50 types of floors out there, how do you pick which is the best option if you are looking to refloor your living space with new hardwood, vinyl, or laminate flooring. There are a few things you should consider before making your final selection. While all residential flooring options present several advantages over other products, it may be important to learn about some of the disadvantages of different floor types so that you can be better prepared to make a more informed decision.
Hardwood flooring is a very nice option when it comes to re-flooring a kitchen, hallway, dining area, etc however, there are various conditions which can limit its performance over time. If someone has small children or pets for example, hardwood floors being a softer natural product can be prone to scratching. Hardwood floors also are often very photo sensitive to sunlight and may fade or discolor in certain sections where the sun hits it.
If the natural wood floor scratches or fades, it might need to be sanded down to bare wood again and then refinished which could cost several thousand dollars every few years. Additionally after 3-4 sanding and refinishing processes, the floor will often need to be torn out and replaced all together. This can cost a fortune.
This is why laminate flooring became such a hit when it first came out however, over the first few years, the hit faded as consumers found several problems and disadvantages hat laminate flooring had as well.
Finally, the flooring industry came up with some really great solutions. Check out this clip to learn more about the pros and cons to different flooring options so that you can refloor your living space with piece of mind and confidence.
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