Floor Ideas for Your Next Remodel

| Wednesday, November 2, 2011
By Alana Vaughn


Ideas for your your floor covering project can be difficult to find. If you are not used to making decisions about your homes construction or decor this is especially true for you. That initial decision to put new flooring in your home can be exhilirating. This task can become quite overwhelming when considering the practical aspects and the number of choices you have to make. We will discuss these options in this article.

Today more and more people are becoming environmentally conscious. You might not even realize it, but it is achievable to go "green" with your flooring. Have you been keeping your eyes open for "green" flooring ideas? Bamboo and cork are the two better-known options available for those who want "green" flooring. In actuality, bamboo is a type of grass found all over the globe that grows quite rampantly. Cork flooring is really created from the bark of cork trees. As time progresses, the bark grows back (and is re-harvested) - this actually benefits the trees to have their bark trimmed every decade or so. These are optimal selections if you're wishing for "green" floors.

You may also want to consider cork flooring. If you're looking for something more environmentally friendly, cork is a good option. The flooring is only made from the hard pressed bark of the trees so no trees need to be harvested for this flooring. Another selling point of cork flooring is it will help regulate your home's temperature. If you stand all day at your job, this type of flooring will be beneficial because it has more give to it. Cork also works well as a decorative flooring. Stains and dyes work well on cork because it is rather absorbent.

One other idea is vinyl flooring. Don't confuse vinyl with linoleum like many people do. Vinyl is available in sheets and is, of all of the flooring ideas you will have, the easiest to install. For the most part this flooring is used in kitchens and bathrooms. This is because it's ease of cleaning. Another reason it is possible is because you can find it in about any print you want. It is possible to get vinyl that is printed to look like hardwood floors if you like (though the sheen on the vinyl might give your secret away).

It can be difficult to decide which way to go with your flooring. You have many choices to choose from you're not limited anymore. These days it is your choice and there are many choices to make. It is key that you maintain your floors or you could find yourself having to replace your flooring again. What is important to you will weigh heavily in your decision of floor covering. Your floor will be awesome quickly.




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