January 24, 2022
Hardwood, softwood, sandalwood, driftwood, upwood, downwood, westwood, eastwood, it’s all the same wood, isn’t it? It doesn’t matter which wood you would use for your floor in your home, would it? It absolutely does matter! And not just in wood flooring options, all flooring types and flooring choices need to be carefully selected for the home.
But how do you pick which flooring option is best for the home? Should flooring match throughout the house?
There are many flooring options on the market and there’s no single floor that is best. The truth of it is each room of the house has different flooring needs. Depending on which room you are flooring, a different flooring choice will be used.
In this article, we will guide you through how to pick the best flooring option for your home, as well as some things you need to ask yourself that will make the process easier. So, before you start your home makeover, sit back and let’s learn about home flooring options!
When making a home flooring decision, you don’t want to overwork your brain by considering every single option on the market. Don’t work hard, work efficiently, and only consider the best flooring options for the home. That being said, here are out top 5 picks, in no particular order:
High-quality home carpet is a staple in Australian homes. Carpet is comfortable and cosy underfoot, and can come in a range of colours and materials. Carpet is perfect for living rooms and bedrooms, and other areas that don’t see a massive amount of food traffic or moisture.
Carpets can become a little hazardous if you have kids, pets, or are prone to spilling things. Carpet stains easily and is harder to clean.
Tiles are incredibly popular because they perfectly suit the sleek, elegant and simple look of contemporary homes. Commonly seen in bathrooms and kitchens, tiles have stretched out into living rooms and even bedrooms too, thanks to heated flooring technology. They are resilient, suited for high-traffic, and water resistant.
Tiles can be a touch more expensive than other flooring options, and can be unsafe for children at play because of how hard they are.
Vinyl sheet is the most cost-effective flooring on this list. Easy to install, and comes in many colours, it can be a great option for first home builders/renovators to get creative on a budget. It is also soft enough to be safe for children’s play, as well as being water resistant so pets and spills are no problem!
Unfortunately, this flooring option will not hold the same value as tile or carpet. Additionally, it is not the most resilient floor so once it is damaged it is difficult to repair.
Vinyl planks and tile, otherwise known as luxury vinyl planks (LVP), or engineered vinyl planks (EVP), is a sensational flooring option for the home that is cost-effective, looks just as good as hardwood or stone, resilient for high traffic areas, and water resistant. It is great for children and pets because it is soft enough, easy to clean, and stain resistant.
It won’t hold quite as much value as hardwood and stone, but it holds more than vinyl sheet. Vinyl floorboards may get scratched easily, so sand and pet claws need to be carefully maintained.
Hard surface flooring is the last option on this list. Hardwood and stone are very expensive, but very good looking products. They will also be very durable and easy to clean, especially stone.
An alternative to stone flooring is polished concrete, which has become an increasingly popular budget option. Place a rug over some polished concrete and you my friend have yourself an extremely homely design!
The best way to work out which flooring option will be right for your home is to try and work out what your needs are. These 5 questions are designed to help you decide:
Yes –Is the area going to be getting wet? Then this will probably be for a shower or kitchen. You should consider concrete, ceramic or porcelain tiles. You can also get away with vinyl options. Check with a supplier to know for sure.
No –If your floor does not need to be resistant to water then all options are still available to you.
Yes –If you have pets then you need a pet friendly flooring option. What does this look like? It needs to be wear resistant and somewhat stain proof. Additionally, some floors pets might find it hard to walk on. Tiles and vinyl flooring are great options.
No –If you have no pets you do not need to worry about durability or stain resistance as much.
Yes –If you’re on a budget, then vinyl flooring options seem like a glaringly obvious choice for you. Vinyl planks can be used in the living areas of the house and look great, while vinyl sheet can be used in moisture sensitive areas like the bathroom and kitchen. Otherwise, some tile options you may be able to find cheap.
No –If you’re not on a budget, then you can consider whatever flooring option you need for each room. Lavish carpets and stunning hard surfaces are no problem for you.
Yes –Installing flooring yourself can save you a lot of money. The easiest flooring material to install yourself is vinyl planks. They are a floating style of flooring that connect with interlocking bits.
No –If you’re not going to install it yourself, everything is available to you. Carpets and hard surfaces are the hardest to DIY.
Yes –All of the resilient options are your best bet. This will include; vinyl sheet, vinyl plank, tile, and hard surface floors.
No –If you do not need low maintenance, then carpets will be no problem for you.
When you choose a flooring, there are four additional things you should consider as a rule of thumb that will best place you to choose:
If you ask yourself these questions, you will realise your needs.
Jupps Floor Coverings have been providing high quality flooring solutions since 1962. We pride ourselves on our sense of community. We give back. Jupps believes in giving back to our community and supporting local sporting teams. We’re fully compliant with Australian standards and regulations and make sure you receive a quality solution with the fastest turnaround.
Vinyl flooring in Perth, tiles in Perth, concrete, will be installed best by us. Make sure you get your pet-friendly flooring before your pet. For more flooring tips or to get help from a professional, contact us today!
