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Flooring - A Comparison Of The Most Popular Types Of Floors |
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We all know that there are a myriad of different flooring types to choose from, but
which are consistent with more benefits than the others, and also what are the
negatives of one type of floor against the others, and finally in relation to the
others how expensive is each one? Reading this particular article should solve
these questions, and other important things to consider about flooring types.
As humans, we need a flooring type that exemplifies our standard of living,
involvement and even our ownership in a unique style and design that is
perfectly suited to our projects, and lifestyle as well as personal space.
which are consistent with more benefits than the others, and also what are the
negatives of one type of floor against the others, and finally in relation to the
others how expensive is each one? Reading this particular article should solve
these questions, and other important things to consider about flooring types.
As humans, we need a flooring type that exemplifies our standard of living,
involvement and even our ownership in a unique style and design that is
perfectly suited to our projects, and lifestyle as well as personal space.
| Laminate Flooring |
| Carpet Flooring |
|
| Wood Flooring |
TILE
Created from the richest, heartiest clay that has been gathered from deep within the earth
and then fired to an intense perfection, evidence exists that this kind of ceramic tile
embellished the personal abodes of the ancient Greeks as well as the Romans. Now, even
in today’s world, the special art form of such floor tile persists.
Ceramic tiles exhibit charismatic textures, vibrant tones and a natural elegance. Tile
flooring presents an affordable option that results in some of the most striking visual appeal
giving each of your rooms a sumptuous charm as well as reflecting your own personal
character. On the negative side of tile floors, they may chip or shatter if something is
dropped on them. Unless properly sealed the grout may become incredibly marred or
stained. Those who like to walk barefoot on tile floors report that on cold days, the tile is
unbearably cold, and if there’s even the hit of wetness, the chances of suffering from a bad
slip are much better on tile than most other flooring.
Assessing the total cost of putting down tile in your home is relatively easy with the use of
this formula: Length x Width + Waste = Amount of tile needed. Waste is figured by the
amount of cuts that will be necessary in order to make the tile fit around corners, toilets and
other built-ins. A good rule of thumb is to figure approximately 10-15% waste. Left over tile
can always be used to fix any that become chipped or broken though use.
Tile runs anywhere from $0.99 per square foot, to as high as $4.00 a square foot. Thinset,
which is what "glues" the tile onto the floor runs about $0.15 to $0.30 a square foot. Grout,
which is what goes between each tile, will cost you about $0.15 per square foot, thus the
low estimate will be approximately $1.29 per square foot and the high estimate will come to
approximately $4.45 per square foot.
CARPETS
Interestingly enough carpet is able to hold a significant quantity of dust and soil, etc.,
without actually appearing very dirty.
Carpeting is comfortable to walk upon barefoot and best yet is warm underfoot on cold
days. Also, because of its thermal resistance, carpeting can lend a very high insulation
factor to your home, thereby reducing the cost of either air conditioning or heating.
The cost of carpeting is figured by the square yard. Measure your rooms and multiply the
Length by the Width to give you the square footage. Take that number and divide it by 9
and this will give you the square yard of each room you wish to carpet. Then take into
account waste or overage. Most estimators use 20% but that may run higher if your carpet
needs to be matched to a design or if seaming will be impossible. Good carpets usually run
about $25 to $30 a square yard. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to add the same square
yard cost for the padding and perhaps installation. There is less waste in padding so your
square yard estimate will differ a bit. I cannot give you an estimate for padding here, as
padding differs greatly in cost by thickness and weight.
The negatives of having carpet are staining, molding, and the fact that a carpet is capable
of retaining odors. Also, if used where the sun may shine on it frequently, it will lose color.
LAMINATE FLOORS
Laminate flooring, sometimes referred to as Pergo, is an ultra-durable manufactured good
that has the looks of real wood or perhaps a stone floor. But it's much less costly than the
“real thing,” is also much easier to install and will last a lot longer. Laminate flooring will
offer the beauty of real hardwood floors or stone tile, however it is approximately two-thirds
the cost. If it is properly cared for, you will get years and years of beautiful laminate
flooring. It is easy to clean, and is very sun resistant. It’s hard underfoot, is slippery, and if
pieces of it are damaged, it must be replaced as it’s not sandable nor refinishable.
WOOD FLOORS
Cost wise wood floors are available for little money. For instance at the moment, 3/8”X3”
caramel maple finished wood flooring is available at $1.79 per square foot. Wood is dense
and very resilient. Colors in wooden floors can fade, but they are refinishable as well as
sandable. It is available in many colors and in high, medium or low gloss. Waste is
negligible in installation. Usually a wood floor requires the purchase of craft paper as well to
reduce creaking.
Created from the richest, heartiest clay that has been gathered from deep within the earth
and then fired to an intense perfection, evidence exists that this kind of ceramic tile
embellished the personal abodes of the ancient Greeks as well as the Romans. Now, even
in today’s world, the special art form of such floor tile persists.
Ceramic tiles exhibit charismatic textures, vibrant tones and a natural elegance. Tile
flooring presents an affordable option that results in some of the most striking visual appeal
giving each of your rooms a sumptuous charm as well as reflecting your own personal
character. On the negative side of tile floors, they may chip or shatter if something is
dropped on them. Unless properly sealed the grout may become incredibly marred or
stained. Those who like to walk barefoot on tile floors report that on cold days, the tile is
unbearably cold, and if there’s even the hit of wetness, the chances of suffering from a bad
slip are much better on tile than most other flooring.
Assessing the total cost of putting down tile in your home is relatively easy with the use of
this formula: Length x Width + Waste = Amount of tile needed. Waste is figured by the
amount of cuts that will be necessary in order to make the tile fit around corners, toilets and
other built-ins. A good rule of thumb is to figure approximately 10-15% waste. Left over tile
can always be used to fix any that become chipped or broken though use.
Tile runs anywhere from $0.99 per square foot, to as high as $4.00 a square foot. Thinset,
which is what "glues" the tile onto the floor runs about $0.15 to $0.30 a square foot. Grout,
which is what goes between each tile, will cost you about $0.15 per square foot, thus the
low estimate will be approximately $1.29 per square foot and the high estimate will come to
approximately $4.45 per square foot.
CARPETS
Interestingly enough carpet is able to hold a significant quantity of dust and soil, etc.,
without actually appearing very dirty.
Carpeting is comfortable to walk upon barefoot and best yet is warm underfoot on cold
days. Also, because of its thermal resistance, carpeting can lend a very high insulation
factor to your home, thereby reducing the cost of either air conditioning or heating.
The cost of carpeting is figured by the square yard. Measure your rooms and multiply the
Length by the Width to give you the square footage. Take that number and divide it by 9
and this will give you the square yard of each room you wish to carpet. Then take into
account waste or overage. Most estimators use 20% but that may run higher if your carpet
needs to be matched to a design or if seaming will be impossible. Good carpets usually run
about $25 to $30 a square yard. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to add the same square
yard cost for the padding and perhaps installation. There is less waste in padding so your
square yard estimate will differ a bit. I cannot give you an estimate for padding here, as
padding differs greatly in cost by thickness and weight.
The negatives of having carpet are staining, molding, and the fact that a carpet is capable
of retaining odors. Also, if used where the sun may shine on it frequently, it will lose color.
LAMINATE FLOORS
Laminate flooring, sometimes referred to as Pergo, is an ultra-durable manufactured good
that has the looks of real wood or perhaps a stone floor. But it's much less costly than the
“real thing,” is also much easier to install and will last a lot longer. Laminate flooring will
offer the beauty of real hardwood floors or stone tile, however it is approximately two-thirds
the cost. If it is properly cared for, you will get years and years of beautiful laminate
flooring. It is easy to clean, and is very sun resistant. It’s hard underfoot, is slippery, and if
pieces of it are damaged, it must be replaced as it’s not sandable nor refinishable.
WOOD FLOORS
Cost wise wood floors are available for little money. For instance at the moment, 3/8”X3”
caramel maple finished wood flooring is available at $1.79 per square foot. Wood is dense
and very resilient. Colors in wooden floors can fade, but they are refinishable as well as
sandable. It is available in many colors and in high, medium or low gloss. Waste is
negligible in installation. Usually a wood floor requires the purchase of craft paper as well to
reduce creaking.
