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| 11 Different Types of Flooring Flooring can make a dramatic difference in appearance of your home. It will also contribute to the resale value, and it enhances the ambiance of a home. There are a great many choices to consider when deciding on the flooring for your home .Let's look at ten of the most popular flooring styles from which to choose for your home. 1. Hardwood Flooring Solid hardwood floors are one of the staples within the flooring industry. Because of the natural beauty and durability of solid hardwood floors, they have been around for centuries. Solid wood floors are timeless investment that can produce a lifetime of beauty and add value to the home. Wood floors come in Maple, pecan, beech, Chery, oak, pine, birch, walnut, hickory and more. 2. Bamboo Flooring Bamboo flooring is one of the newcomers in the flooring industry. Bamboo is more environmentally friendly than hardwood floors, and it is actually not wood - it is a grass. Bamboo is very durable, elegant and versatile. The natural variations of color that is unique to bamboo come from carbonization and are usually a honey brown color or light tan. 3. Laminate Flooring Laminate floors are the fasted growing choice in flooring in USA today. The laminate flooring received its fame from Europe. Laminate floors are cheaper than hardwood and they are easy to maintain. The laminate flooring is virtually resistant to burns, scratches, chipping and is great for high traffic areas. 4. Linoleum Flooring Linoleum and vinyl are commonly confused: however, genuine linoleum is a classic and was invented around 160 years ago. Linoleum is made only from raw, natural materials. Linseed oil is the main ingredient. Mineral pigments are responsible for the beautiful rich colors of the linoleum. The linoleum flooring comes rolled and ready to install and is available in varying thickness. 5. Ceramic Tile Ceramic tiles can be used as floor tiles or put on counter tops and walls. They can be used indoors and outdoors. The high gloss finish is usually the most popular for counter tops, although they do tend to scratch. For outdoor flooring, the unglazed finish is preferred because of the possibility of standing water. Finishes available are: matte, embossed, glazed and textured ones for anti-slip. 6. Marble Floors any room in your house will have a clean, reach feel with gorgeous marble flooring. The tiles come in different sizes, usually around 12 x12" and are easy to install yourself. Marble products are processed everywhere in the world from metamorphic rock blocks that contain mostly calcium carbonate that are quarried. Marble tiles make an elegant foyer and come in many colors. 7. Carpet & Rugs carpet has been used for years and the only downfall is the bulky installation problem. In efforts to rectify the difficulties of installation, carpet tiles are now offered. Carpet tiles are squares, like ceramic tiles. This new carpet can be easily installed by most homeowners. 8. Vinyl Sheet vinyl floors is excellent in bathrooms and kitchens. This type of flooring has an ease of installation and is quite affordable. As an alternative to flooring with ceramic tiles, vinyl floors give the same look as tiles, except they cost less than ceramic tiles. 9. Rubber Flooring most people think about the rubber flooring as school flooring. There are several other places that this type of flooring would be excellent, like recreation rooms, home exercise rooms, playrooms and children's bedrooms. 10. Cork Flooring Cork is a natural harvested product that comes from trees in Portugal and Spain. Cork is retrieved only from mature trees and can only be harvested every 9 years, so it is also very economical. Cork can be colored in any shade because it accepts easily stains. 11. Concrete Flooring It has become the new material of choice for designers and homeowners across the United States. Concrete floors in stained, colored, painted, and personalized glory are popping up in retail stores, trendy restaurants, offices, and homes everywhere. A concrete floor offers numerous options for interior rooms including nearly limitless designs, colors, and even health benefits. |
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