Are you considering a new flooring options for your home or business? If your answer is yes, there are a huge number of flooring options available to you now, such as carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl and laminate floors, and with any of these options, the style and design combinations are practically endless. As the demand for different types of flooring increases, the flooring industry has grown as well. Since 2009, the flooring industry has grown over 5%! With so many options to choose from, it is important to know the facts so that you can make the right decision about which type of flooring right for your home or business.
Though many people are choosing hard surface flooring options, by and large, the most popular type of flooring is carpet. Almost 70% of the flooring in the entire United States is carpet. By taking proper care of your new carpeting, it can last for at least 10 years. After ten years, major traffic areas may start to show signs of wear, however. The carpeting itself may start losing its texture, but certain carpeting types can last for decades. Woven carpets, in particular, are known to have a much longer lifespan, some last 20-30 years! People often worry about carpet stains, but if cleaning agents are used immediately on the stain, they have the potential to remove removing any carpet stain.
In a 2014 Houzz survey, more than 38% of people said that they want carpet in the master bedroom, and in addition, approximately 44% of homeowners want carpet in every bedroom. If you’re one of these people who prefer carpet in bedrooms, perhaps a mixed approach to your flooring would be the best idea. Using carpet in each bedroom would make the bedrooms of your home feel warm and inviting while at the same time decreasing the amount of traffic crossing them every day.
In rooms with heavier traffic, a hard surface floor, such as laminate floors, may be the best option for your home. While the price of hardwood, tile, vinyl and laminate floors varies greatly, the function of both flooring is similar. Because hard surface flooring doesn’t capture dust mites and mold, it helps remove toxins from the air in your home, and with as many as 40 million Americans suffering from allergies, hard surface flooring isn’t a hard sell to many of us. Linoleum has an extra benefit over other types of hard surface flooring, however. Most manufacturers offer a 25 year warranty on linoleum flooring, making it not only a good choice for those of us suffering with allergies but also those of us who are looking to save a little money.
Whether you’re looking for carpet or hard surface flooring, there’s never been better time to be in the market for new flooring. Whether you’re carpeting your a house or installing luxury vinyl flooring in your business, your flooring is going to last a long time, so find a pattern or style that you will be happy with for years!
