How to Select Flooring For Your Home

A new floor can change the entire look of a room. Finding that perfect style of flooring for each room in your house is key, but you also need to consider your needs of your home to make sure your flooring is the best match for your room and budget. Learn how to select flooring in this Lowe’s video:

The kitchen is one of the main gathering areas in any home, so moisture protection and durability are the major considerations. Tile is waterproof and very durable with a lot of design options available, but it can be unforgiving to dropped dishes. For a good budget friendly alternative, vinyl is easier to install and looks and feels like real tile. Hardwood is an increasingly popular choice that looks great and can add value to your home, although it is not as durable or waterproof as tile. Laminate, a hardwood alternative, is manufactured to look like real wood but is more resistant to scratches and dents.

Another busy room is the living room, where the main concern is durability and comfort. Carpet is a popular choice that is soft, warm and inviting and is easy to install over all subfloor types, but it does not resist all stains and may require periodic steam cleaning.
Hardwood is more durable, and spills can be wiped up easily; it comes in a range of styles and prices and adds value and warmth to a room. A more durable alternative to hardwood, engineered wood is made of a fiberboard core with a hardwood veneer face. It can be installed over concrete, and with proper underlayment and moisture protection, it can even be used in basements.

The bathroom sees less traffic but still needs to strike a balance between utility and beauty. Controlling moisture is a major concern. Vinyl flooring is waterproof, stainproof and budget friendly; it is easy to install and clean and has come a long way in texture and design to look more like real tile. Ceramic tile is also waterproof and has a great classic look. Tile can be more durable than vinyl, but it is more time consuming to install and can be cold on bare feet unless you have a heated floor underneath. There is even tile that looks like hardwood.

By taking the time to consider how your room will be used, your budget, and the installation time you have available, you can choose the perfect flooring style for every room in your home.