The Best Flooring For Your Room

So you have decided you want to replace your flooring. Before you start picking out new options, it is important that you choose the kind that is best suited for each room. Understanding the different flooring types available will help you make the right decision for every space in your home.

All Over The House

Laminate: Laminate flooring is inexpensive, scratch-resistant, easy to clean, and can look like real wood or tile. It is important to note that standing water will ruin it, and in that case it cannot be refinished like hardwood can. For more on how laminate performs in Ottawa homes, our guide on laminate flooring in Ottawa covers style, durability, and value.

Vinyl:Vinyl flooring is inexpensive, water and stain resistant, and quiet and comfortable to walk on. It can be dented and torn so take good care of it. Although it can be used in any room, it is especially good for laundry rooms because it will absorb the noise from your washing machine and dryer. Vinyl is also one of the top picks for below-grade spaces, making it an excellent choice for basement flooring.

Kitchen, Bathroom And Laundry Room

Tile: It’s durable, scratch-resistant, water resistant, and easy to clean. However it is loud and cold to walk on, if it happens to crack it’s somewhat difficult to repair. Also, the grout between the Ottawa tiles can get stained.

Bedroom, Living Room And Hallways

Hardwood: Natural elements such as unique designs, incredible strength, and the warmth and comfort of organic design are brought into your home by hardwood flooring. There is a natural wood floor to match any decor, with designs ranging from classic natural oak to bold, one-of-a-kind stains and distressing. Wood floors are both beautiful and durable. They are easy to clean and have a great resale value. However, they can be ruined if they get wet, and they need to be refinished once in a while. Professional hardwood floor refinishing can restore worn floors to their original beauty. For rooms where moisture tolerance matters, engineered hardwood flooring offers real wood beauty with better stability.

Carpet:Carpet flooring is quiet, soft, and warm to walk on, easy to install, and can go over uneven subfloors. However it is stainable, can hide dirt, and has to be steam cleaned.

Cork:Cork flooring is a good insulator, absorbs sound, is environmentally friendly, antimicrobial, and resistant to mold. The downside is that it can fade in sunlight, it is moldable and could get damaged under furniture, and it will swell with moisture.

No matter which flooring type you choose, proper floor care and maintenance will extend its lifespan and keep it looking great. If you need help deciding, visit our flooring showroom to see all of these options in person, or contact us to arrange a free consultation with our floor installation team.