You’re finally getting around to redoing the floors in your home. Or perhaps you’re building a new home and you are trying to figure out what kind of floors to install. Well, as you might already know, there are several different types of flooring from which you can choose. What you might not know, however, is that there are specific benefits associated with each type of flooring. While the decision to get new floors isn’t always easy, it may be helpful for you to know the benefits associated with each type of flooring, as well as how much each type of flooring will cost.

Carpet

Carpet is a classic type of flooring. There are several different types of carpets, available in different colours, styles, patterns, and lengths. Carpet is affordable, durable, and great for insulation. If you’re the type of person that hates stepping on cold floors after a long night of sleep in a warm bed, carpets can be a great solution for you.

While carpet can be a great solution, it’s not for everyone. If you are a pet owner, having carpets isn’t the best idea, for instance. Unless your pets are well-behaved, your carpets could start to smell bad only a matter of weeks after you install them. Carpets are also more difficult to manage, since you have to vacuum them and even wash them every once in awhile. But if you are willing to keep them clean and you need the extra insulation, carpet is a great option.

Wood

Arguably one of the most popular types of flooring, wood floors are gorgeous and can compliment nearly any design style. Wood floors are easy to clean, since there are no fibres attached to them, and they are smooth and comfortable to walk on. Wood flooring is more expensive than carpet, but it looks great. Wood flooring is susceptible to water damage, however, and does require some upkeep. Because it is expensive, people often turn to tile or vinyl alternatives.

Tile

Tile floors are sturdy, easy to clean, and moderately affordable. There are several different kinds of tile ranging from low to high in price. Tile is easy to clean because it is very safe to clean it with water, and there is no risk of getting water damage when you have tiled floors. However, for DIYers, tile can be difficult to install, since you need to get the grout lines perfectly straight. Some homeowners prefer wood floors over tile, but most wood flooring is more expensive than tile.

Vinyl

Vinyl floors are popular because they are affordable, easy to replace, and can still look great. Flooring stores often manufacture vinyl flooring in several different patterns, such as wood grain or even tile.

If you are looking for an affordable option for your floors but you don’t want carpets, you should definitely consider installing a vinyl floor. Vinyl is resistant to water and can be swept and mopped, so if you are concerned about water damage and aren’t willing to risk installing wood floors, you could always install vinyl floors with a wood-grain pattern.