Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Crash Course On Different Floor Types

By Alix Montoya

If you do a search on all available flooring types in market, your search would literally return thousands of hits. That's because the options on floor types are increasing in numbers everyday. So if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, here are a few popular ones to give you a few ideas.

Carpeting comes in staggering options. There are wool carpets, nylon, plush and even Berber. It's best to consult a professional if you're deciding which carpet to go with. For places that get a lot of foot traffic, you can go with wool because it can withstand a lot. Nylon is great for places which gets a lot of spills and stains like the kitchen. Price ranges are usually from $15 to $30 per yard.

If you're into sleek designer looks, you can try ceramic tiles. The options for these are also endless. You can have it in all sizes and colors and you can't go wrong with it. The price for installation varies around $8 and $15 per square foot.

Polished concrete is also growing in popularity. It's very durable and it's not very expensive. You can put it in places which get a lot of abuse and you'll find it's very easy to maintain. More and more people are discovering this great new look for an old material and loving it.

These are just a few ideas. There are a lot more where that came from and all you have to do is choose. As always, it's best to consult professionals when you're choosing as you definitely do not want to make a permanent or expensive mistake. - 16492

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