How Do I Pick The Right Flooring Option?
Today there are so many different flooring options available; you need a scorecard to figure out what product will look, perform and stand up to your lifestyle.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? The flooring experts at Altra Home Decor serving the Phoenix area can help. Start by answering the following questions. Focusing on what is important can help you not only save time, but money too.
- What is your budget?
- What room or rooms are you considering?
- What is your décor style(s)?
- How much traffic will the area(s) receive?
- Do you have kids, pets or both?
- What are your cleaning habits – vacuum, mop, etc.
- Is moisture or sunlight an issue?
- How long do you expect your new floor to last?
There are traditional and new flooring options available, each providing hundreds of styles, colors, textures, wear ability and more. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular flooring options below.
Carpet
From sophisticated patterns to colorful solids, carpet styles come in a full color palette, tones, hues, piles, in wool or nylon materials. Carpet is a great insulator and feels great under foot. Select from Berber, sisal, cable, lopped, cut & loop, frieze, Saxony and textured. Good areas for carpet are:
- Bedrooms
- Den
- Low traffic areas
Wood
Wood flooring can add beauty and warmth to the look of any room. It is a versatile product that is available in a variety of styles, colors, thickness and plank sizes. The most popular wood flooring materials are oak, bamboo, cork, maple, birch and pine. Wood is not the best choice in high humidity areas, but here if Phoenix it can add natural beauty to your home. Good areas for wood flooring are:
- Living room
- Dining room
- Bedrooms
- High and low traffic areas depending on the finish
Laminate
Laminate flooring has become an extremely popular choice for homeowners. It is cost effective, easy to install and looks like real wood. It is kid and pet friendly, easy to clean and comes in a variety of colors and textures. Laminate flooring is not a great option for high moisture areas, but works great in these areas:
- Hallways
- Family room
- High traffic areas
Tile & Stone
Ceramic or stone flooring offers beauty, durability and unlimited design possibilities for your home. Today it is much easier to clean and maintain too. Select from, ceramic, limestone, porcelain and travertine. Good areas for tile and stone flooring are:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Laundry rooms
- High traffic areas
At Altra Home Décor, our flooring professionals can help you determine what type of flooring options are right for your specific room or rooms from comfort level, style, and practicality. In some case, multiple flooring options will be the best. We offer flooring options that will complement any home décor and at a price point that will fit any budget.
Stop by our showroom in Surprise, AZ, serving the greater Phoenix area, or contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation today!
