Top Flooring Choices

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Top Flooring Choices
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The most popular flooring installation that is
used most and is most highly recognized is
carpet. Carpeting can be used all throughout the
house and is categorized by the cut and design of
the fibers. Some fibers are short and left while
others are cut more precise and closer together
for a cleaner look. Berber is among the most
popular examples of carpet it is a highly
durable carpet and is widely used in high traffic
areas to hide dirt and stains.
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Another choice of flooring installation is
hardwood flooring wood can be divided into four
different categories laminate, hardwood, bamboo
and cork. Laminate is the most popular in this
wood category because looks exactly like hardwood
flooring and its low price in comparison to
hardwood. Hardwood flooring is more durable and
can be made from any type of wood.
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There are more popular types such as oak, maple
and cherry and can be stained any color, light or
dark. Bamboo and cork and new comers in the
hardwood flooring category bamboo is a cheaper
alternative to hardwood and is great for people
with allergies while cork is a softer wood and
has a cushioning effect when walked on.
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Ceramic flooring and stone flooring are two other
flooring options that are slowly making inroads
in the flooring department and impressions on
homes tiles can be divided into three different
categories namely ceramic, glass and Saltillo.
Ceramic flooring tiles are divided into porcelain
flooring or non-porcelain and it is deciphered by
the different colored clay it is made from.
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Glass tile is more commonly found on walls and is
the most artistic out of the tiles. These have
the most avenues for creativity such as the size
of the tiles, the color and the arrangement.
Saltillo tiles are handmade tiles and are dried
by the sun before they are then fired in a kiln
for a final effect.
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Stone flooring comes in five different
categories travertine, marble, limestone, slate
and granite. Travertine is a natural stone and is
made to last. Marble is a high end stone flooring
option that is used in high traffic areas.
Limestone is formed over subterranean water
system and is very rugged and durable. Slate is
slip-resistant and has a large color spectrum.
Granite is most commonly used for countertops but
is making its way to the floor and is one of the
hardest stones.
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With whatever stone flooring option you choose
for you home, it still needs to be installed.
Some of these flooring types are easy enough to
be done yourself but if you choose, there are
professionals out there that can do it as well.
Do your research and choose the type of floor
installation type that is best for you and your
home.
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