When you’re ready to design the interior of your new custom home, choosing the right flooring type should be a priority. Let’s go over three popular options you may want to consider if the appearance of wood flooring is your preference.
Hardwood
The first is hardwood, also known as solid wood. It’s the top of the line choice, so it typically comes with the heftiest price tag. The upside is that hardwood floors add the most value to your home, so it’s a good investment.
People love solid wood flooring because it looks great in any style of home with any decor. It’s also very long-lasting since it can be refinished up to five times to remove surface scratches. Experts say adding hardwood floors can increase the resale value of your home as well. Read more at Money Crashers…
In addition to looking amazing, hardwood flooring is easy to clean. Just run a sweeper or dust mop across it and it looks stunning.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is another great option. It’s highly durable and generally more affordable than hardwood. The trade-off is that it doesn’t add quite as much value. Even so, if you’re looking for a good flooring investment, definitely check into laminate.
Laminate is a designer’s dream as its ability to accurately mimic a large variety of materials, textures and surfaces allows a new homeowner to create or match almost any desired design theme. It is also one of the most cost-effective flooring options compared to other materials. Laminate is durable and, unlike hardwood, offers variants that can be installed in rooms with high humidity or exposure to water sources such as kitchens and bathrooms. Not easily stained, most laminates clean up quickly with periodic sweeping and vacuuming or the touch of a damp mop. Read more at New Home Source…
An added benefit of laminate is that it’s ideal for areas that experience high traffic. This makes it perfect for hallways, or rooms like the kitchen or living room.
Vinyl
Vinyl flooring is the third option you might want to go with. It is a long-trusted floor type due to its affordability, durability and wide-ranging appearance.
Vinyl flooring is durable and stands up well to heavy foot traffic. It is comfortable under foot and reduces noise, which can be important for owners with kids or pets. It is also less expensive than many other flooring options and is easy to install and maintain. Vinyl flooring comes in a broad range of colors and patterns to match every decor, including a variety of lifelike wood grains. Read more at Home Advisor…
Hardwood, laminate and vinyl are all fabulous options. Each flooring material has different pros and cons that have to do with factors such as cost, design, and upkeep. So take these into account when choosing what to install in your home.
When you’re ready to build your dream home, contact Oz Custom Home Builders to ensure that you’re working with the best. We have been constructing custom new homes for two decades. We are ready to start the process of creating your perfect residence. To learn more about our home construction services, call us today at 803-242-0050 or use the contact form on our website and we’ll get back to you. We look forward to hearing from you.