The type of flooring could make a significant difference in the appearance and finishing of your project. Good looking flooring could enhance the value of the home and could possibly attract new customers. However, not all builders know how to choose and install the right flooring. Let’s read about the most popular flooring types used by home builders and learn how to choose the right flooring type.

CERAMIC TILE

When in need of flooring that requires waterproofing, ceramic tile is the best alternative. Ceramic tile could be used as floor tiles, indoors, or as countertops. Some types of ceramic tiles with high gloss finish tend to scratch over the time. Ceramic tiles with unglazed finish are the best alternative for outdoor flooring because of the possibility of standing water. Some of the most popular finishes available are matte, embossed, glazed and textured ones for anti-slip. 

HARDWOOD  FLOORING

One of the favorites types of flooring. Hardwood flooring presents a combination of beauty and durability that would rarely have a flooring material. Hardwood flooring comes in Maple, Pecan, Beech, Cherry, Oak, Pine, Birch, Walnut, Hickory and more. This type of flooring provides a long-lasting product, wear resistant surface that could be refinished if necessary.

LAMINATE  FLOORING

One of the cheapest flooring types available, laminate flooring is very easy to maintain. Laminate flooring provides a strong, durable surface that can resist burns, scratches, and chipping. Laminate flooring has grown significantly in popularity, perhaps because it may be easier to install and maintain than more traditional surfaces such as hardwood flooring.

MARBLE  FLOORING

One of the most durable and versatile to use. They can be used for your floors, walls, and hallway columns. Easily cleaned and maintained. They are also very easy to engrave with stylish textures and designs that suit your artistic tastes. It comes in a wide range of colors and variations and is used in such things as sculpture as well as architecture and a building material for thousands of years, but its main use is in flooring.

CORK  FLOORING

Cork flooring is a great choice for play areas or commercial spaces where there is a desire for a comfortable walking and standing. Cork flooring is an expensive flooring material; however sometimes can be as cheap, depending on the characteristics and color of the material.

One of the latest additions of flooring types, the bamboo flooring could be a greener solution when compared to traditional flooring materials. Bamboo flooring is durable, elegant and comes in a variety of colors usually ranging from honey brown to light tan. It provides a strong, clean surface, but could darken over time or when exposed to sunlight. Bamboo flooring should not be left wet.In vertical bamboo floors, the component pieces are stood vertically on their narrowest edge and then press laminated side to side.In horizontal bamboo floors, the slats are arranged in a horizontal direction, on their widest edge, and then joined side by side with adjacent pieces using a high-pressure laminate system.