Below we take a look at some of the different types of flooring that is available for home use and also look at the advantages and disadvantages of using it in any property.
Wooden Flooring - Wooden flooring is arguably one of the most durable flooring solutions for your home, ideal for children, pets and messy adults.
The advantages of wooden flooring is that it is easy to clean, is cost effective and will last the distance and because it comes in various tones of colour, it is suitable for any room in your property.
Carpets - Carpets are probably the softer option when it comes to flooring, as there is nothing quite like feeling a deep, quality piece of carpet underneath your feet on a winters morning as you awake from a peaceful night's sleep.
It is true to say that carpet is often the one type of flooring that feels the warmest and is often less "harsh", but spills and stains can quickly become an issue and ruin a carpet, especially if they cannot be shifted easily.
Laminate Flooring - This type of flooring is ideal if you fancy the style of wood but do not really want to spend the same type of money installing real, engineered wood flooring in your home.
There are distinct styles to choose from and a range of thicknesses which makes this flooring ideal for many rooms in your home.
Vinyl Flooring - Vinyl flooring is an ideal solution if you are looking for flooring that is easy to maintain and keep clean and available in many types and styles.
Vinyl flooring has recently emerged from the depths of nowhere to start becoming a popular flooring solution for many homes in the UK, with kitchens and bathrooms being the main places that this type of flooring is most commonly used.
Bamboo - Bamboo flooring is not often used in many homes, making it a great choice if you like to be a trend setter and show people the way forward.
Bamboo flooring is a good choice of flooring for some homes because it looks good and is easy to clean, but this type of flooring does tend to scratch easily and is not as durable as some of the other alternatives we have looked at.
However, it is far more "eco friendly" because bamboo is easier to grow than trees meaning that you can help to save the planet with this type of flooring.
Cork Flooring - Most commonly used in older buildings and business premises, these days Cork Flooring is also becoming a reasonable choice for home owners, with cork flooring often being used in kitchens and bathrooms as it is easy to keep clean and can also help to deal with any spillages or water problems.