Comparing Flooring Options: What’s Best for Your Space?
Comparing Flooring Options: What’s Best for Your Space?
Deciding on the right flooring for your home can be a pretty tough decision. Once the material has been laid, it may be a while before you can pull it back up and replace it. That means it’s best to try and get it right the first time around.
But a lot of detail goes into comparing flooring options. You need to think about your house as a whole, but you also need to think about each room in particular. You’ve then got to factor in your preferred interior design, the people (and pets!) who occupy your home, and whether or not the material you like is best for the job.
It’s a lot to go over! But Absolute Floors are experts when it comes to choosing the best flooring option from the market; our team has 25 years of experience in ensuring homeowners are happy with their flooring result, no matter how long it took to get there! And that's why we’ve put a little guide together for you. Here’s what you need to consider when comparing your flooring options and deciding on the best one for your space.
What’s Your Budget?
The cost of the materials you’re comparing will be the first thing to look at. You may be limited in your flooring options based on the budget you’re working with, especially if you have more than one room to redo.
This may mean you have to swap out one variety of flooring for a similar one that’s been made to be lower cost, such as different vinyl types that are made via different methods or from different types of plastic.
What Look Are You Going for?
This element of the flooring comparison will often be the most pressing. What do you want your floors to look like? Some people will always love carpet and never want anything else, whereas others may prefer to have a more industrial look to their interior space, and therefore want to use wood and wood-like materials.
This is something to keep in mind; floors often tie a room together, and need to complement both the walls beside them and the furniture that sits on top of them. Color aside, the texture of a flooring material often provides a lot more depth to the overall look of a space. That’s something to account for when you’re looking through flooring solutions.
What Room Are You Thinking About?
The best flooring option for the space you’re trying to re-floor will very much depend on how the room is used. A bathroom, for example, will need to have a waterproof material, which has been installed and sealed correctly to prevent moisture from getting beneath.
The same goes for rooms that have less needs but still a lot of footfall, such as a hallway. People will be crossing this floor multiple times each hour, so the option you choose should be a durable one.
Do You Want to Install the Flooring Yourself?
Finally, you should also consider how challenging it may be to install your preferred flooring option. This can often be the deciding factor when you’re down to your final two choices and need to compare them one more time to decide the winner. The option that will cause the least disruption to you is likely to come out on top.
After all, some flooring types are a lot harder for DIY beginners to work with. Take hardwood flooring as a good example here.
When you have little experience in laying flooring, hardwood can be the toughest to try and install yourself. You need a good set of tools to work with, as well as plenty of time to get it down and ensure it fits the space properly.
Then, if you opt for an unfinished variety of wood to try and save on money, you’re also likely to run into further obstacles by trying to apply the necessary finish yourself. Over the years you’ll also need to sand down the wood, which prevents scratches from building up and turning into deeper imprints on the surface.
These issues are why many people swap proper hardwood for a flooring variety that offers the same look and a similar feel. A material like laminate, when compared to hardwood, can offer the same aesthetic. But it’s a lot easier to install and won’t require any touch-ups over the years. In fact, it’s likely to last a lot longer with a lot less effort!
However, we strongly recommend opting for the flooring option you really love, no matter if you think you can install it or not.
After all, at Absolute Floors, we are expert installers, and we offer the best value for flooring options in the market. We’re cheaper than our competitors by at least 25%. That means working with us to achieve the right look and feel of flooring in your home is a cost-effective choice that won’t break the bank!
Plus, the installers who take on your project will be experts in the material you’ve chosen. They’ll know everything there is to know about installing your chosen flooring option and will get to work as soon as you’re happy for them to do so.
Get a Flooring Quote That Fits Your Space
Absolute Floors has a full range of flooring options for you to compare at your leisure. Once you do, or if you’d like any advice on deciding what’s right for you, get in touch for a quote.
Our sales team is skilled in delivering the best material, color, texture, and type for your project needs. They have just as much experience as the installation team who’ll be there to complete the job and transform your space.
All you need to do is complete the form below and we’ll get back to you soon. Our team is always around to answer your queries, so we can guarantee you won’t be waiting long either.
