Reflooring your home can be a great improvement to your residence. Whether you just want a fresh aesthetic, something more comfortable under your feet, or the previous flooring has gotten too old, there are options for reflooring you can choose from. Knowing your best options helps you enhance your home to its fullest potential.
Laminate
Laminate costs less than most hardwood options if you're on a tight budget. It's also easy to install, so that can make it a potential DIY project or at least lower your overall labor costs. This durable choice works well in high-traffic spots in your home, but you can also choose from many different styles and colors, including those that look like natural wood.
Engineered Oak Flooring
Wood flooring is the ultimate combination of a luxe look with a natural and grounding element. Engineered oak flooring is a great choice because you don't have to worry about high levels of moisture or temperature fluctuations. When you use oak that has been engineered for flooring, you can use it even in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry areas. Use it anywhere you want in your home, fit it over any heating, and re-sand it or refinish it as you see fit. Even better, it's often a fraction of the cost of normal wood flooring.
Vinyl/Linoleum
These two very-similar options are as versatile as they are affordable. They work well in areas of your home prone to lots of foot traffic, and they are simple to maintain over time, as well. DIY installation is possible if you're so inclined. Doing that saves you more money.
Carpet
Installing carpet might be the last thing you want to think about if you've spent time in apartments that had sprawling neutral beige carpet for most of the flooring. Even many homes do this. Yet, carpet is cost-effective. It's also soft and warm for your feet. From an aesthetic standpoint, you can choose from lots of different colors, patterns, and designs. Also, you can get stain-resistant varieties to preserve your investment.
While you want to choose a flooring option you'll like, you also need to consider what will age well into the future. That means considering foot traffic, whether or not you'll have pets or kids, and how soon you might sell your home. All of these factors deserve consideration in terms of your final choice.
