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Whether you’re building a home or updating your flooring, it’s important to be aware of all the options. Flooring selections range from carpet and tile to linoleum and laminate, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. To help you make the right decision, here are a few questions to ask.

Do You Have Pets or Children?

FlooringBoth pets and children are hard on flooring, causing extra marks, wear, and mess. You can expect to perform more maintenance on your flooring and to replace it sooner. In this case, budget options like laminate or less expensive carpet are usually the best choice. Or, you may opt for extra durability with luxury vinyl flooring.

Will There Be Moisture in the Area?

Bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and entryways see more than their share of water and mud, which can damage hardwood flooring and carpet. In wet areas, you are usually better off with an option like tile, which is highly resistant to water damage.

How Much Maintenance Are You Willing to Perform?

If you are looking for the least intensive care routine, vinyl flooring is the way to go, as it is resilient and can be easily cleaned with household products. At the other end of the spectrum, wood is easy to damage and must be carefully maintained, and tile presents some cleaning difficulties.

What Do You Want to Spend?

At the low end of the cost spectrum, you’ll find laminate, some types of vinyl, and some carpets. But if you want your flooring to be an investment in the value of your home, then hardwood flooring is absolutely the way to go. This material is widely recognized as a feature of high-end housing and adds to the atmosphere of any room, making it a wise choice for a home you expect to sell.

 

If you’re ready to update your flooring, Thieman’s Carpet Company in Wentzville, MO, will help you choose exactly the materials which are right for you. With over 40 years of experience serving both business and residential clients, they are committed to customer service and community involvement. To discuss your home improvement project, contact them at (636) 327-8813 or visit them online.

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