Find the Flooring That Fits Your LifeSTYLE
Wondering what the best flooring option is for each area of your home? Check out this guide below to help you navigate through all the different options to find what best suited for your lifestyle and specific needs!
What Are the Different Types of Flooring?
There's a lot to pick from so here's a brief breakdown of each type of flooring
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
LVP is made of a WPC or SPC core, and is designed to closely resemble hardwood. It’s 100% waterproof, more flexible than laminate, and is better suited for areas with moisture like kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is made of a high-density fiberboard core with a photographic image layer that mimics wood or stone, topped with a protective wear layer. It’s known for being durable and scratch resistant, but it's not as water resistant as vinyl is.
Solid Hardwood
Nothing beats the timeless beauty of solid hardwood. It can be refinished multiple times and is best suited for areas without high moisture. Solid hardwood will shrink and expand throughout the year.
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood offers the beauty of real wood with better resistance to moisture and temperature changes, making it more versatile for modern homes. It's a great choice for places like Arizona & Coastal regions.
Tile & Natural Stone
Tile and stone are incredibly durable, water-resistant, and ideal for high moisture areas. Plus, they offer stunning style options from sleek to rustic.
Carpet
Soft, warm, and comfortable! Carpet adds a cozy feel to bedrooms, living areas, and more. Polyester resists staining and Nylon resists wear and tear! Both come in a variety of styles that combine plush comfort with stain fighting durability.
What Materials Work Best For Each Room?
find out what material works best for each area of your home with this easy guide
Kitchens
We Recommend: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Natural Stone, Tile, Laminate* & Hardwood*
Not Recommended:
Carpet
Bathrooms
We Recommend: Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Natural Stone, Laminate* & Hardwood*
Not Recommended:
Carpet
Livingsroom's
We Recommend: Carpet, Laminate, LVP, Tile, Natural Stone & Hardwood
Not Recommended:
N/A
Bedrooms
We Recommend: Carpet, Hardwood, LVP & Laminate
Not Recommended:
Tile & Stone (Cold & Hard)
Basements
We Recommend: Carpet (least expensive), LVP, Laminate, Tile & Natural Stone
Not Recommended:
Hardwood (check slab moisture conditions)
Kid's & Pet's
We Recommend: Carpet (Solution Dyed Nylon), Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminate* & Hardwood*
Not Recommended:
Tile & Stone (harsh for falls, hard for pets to get traction)
* Not 100% Waterproof – Despite what salesman tell you Laminate flooring is not waterproof. A laminate water absorption test (ASTM D570) involves immersing a laminate specimen in water at a controlled temperature for 24 hours or longer, then weighing it to calculate the percentage of weight gain, indicating its moisture absorption rate.
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