FLOORED BY CHOICE
It can be hard to choose the floors you’ll be walking on for many years to come, when the options are endless.
You will undoubtedly come across a myriad of different options that will look equally good in the space, making your choice even harder.
It may therefore be helpful to compare options that can substitute each other.
For example, if you’re after a natural wood look, compare timber floors with alternatives like bamboo and laminate.
These flooring options each have their pros and cons:
WOOD
Loved for its natural look, insulation and ability to store carbon, a timber floor is a great investment that will add value to your property.
Despite its name, hardwood floors are surprisingly easy to damage, leaving you with a big bill to resurface or replace the floors.
A good timber floor will last you a lifetime (if taken care of), but is one of the most expensive flooring options out there.
LAMINATE
Designed to resemble wood, laminate flooring can look like any type of timber you can think of.
These floors are low maintenance, with just an occasional sweep and mop required to keep them looking their best.
Unsurprisingly, laminate floors do not have the resale value of their true wooden counterparts and will need to be replaced at some point.
BAMBOO
This is a relatively new flooring option, but hugely popular due to how eco–friendly it is.
It adds a modern look to any room and contributes to the re–sale value of your home, much like hardwood floors.
Unlike laminate, bamboo is easy to repair because it can be sanded and refinished like wood (it will also last longer).
But, bamboo can suffer water damage and doesn’t work well in humid climates.