Choosing the right flooring can be a very difficult task. Whether we are creating a new space for a client or renovating and existing room, flooring has a major impact on how the room looks, feels and functions.
There are so many great flooring products to consider, wood flooring, tile, laminate flooring, just to name a few. It is easy for homeowners to get overwhelmed when trying to select these items on their own.
Recently, I visited one of my local flooring vendors to select some flooring for a project, tag along with me to see which flooring we selected for this project…
Here are three things to consider when selecting flooring:
Style
What are you trying to achieve in the area of style, pattern and color? Which products will be able to get you the desired results? What type of flooring is on the floors in ajoining rooms? How with this affect your flooring choice? For instance, if there are several ajoining rooms with wood flooring, you might consider wood for continuity.
Durability
How much activity goes on in this room, is this a high traffic area? Do you have pets in your home? Do you have small children? In a room like a bathroom, moisture might limit your flooring selections to tile or a product that is water resistant. It is important to consider the care requirements of the flooring product selected as well .
Installation/ Underlayment
Before selecting flooring for a renovation we must first investigate to see what is under the existing floor, the sub floor or underlayment. This is an important step because if your new flooring is in need of new underlayment or the current subfloor is in need of replacement, it could considerably change the flooring heights affecting other things in the room and could considerably change the the cost of your flooring project. It is always best to investigate as much as you can as this might affect the final flooring selection that you make.
