(NC)—Your home's flooring does more than provide you with a comfortable surface. It's an extension of your personal style and taste.
Selecting the right floor isn't easy. With so many options available, how do you choose when everything looks so good? Great style, performance and value often are on the top of the flooring “wish list.” If these features top your list, laminate and resilient flooring can be good flooring options.
“Today's laminate and resilient flooring options offer many attractive features that rival, and even surpass, those of their natural counterparts,” says Gary Finseth, Tarkett Residential Marketing Director. “Laminate and resilient cost less and come in a wide range of colors and patterns that mimic traditional wood grains, natural stone and ceramic tile. There's something for every décor.”
When selecting flooring, consider these factors:
• Budget – Set a price range. Factor in installation costs if you aren't a DIY–er.
• Style – The flooring you choose should blend with the style of your home.
• Location – Consider where the flooring will be laid, keeping in mind the size of the room, traffic flow and the possibility for moisture. Not all flooring can withstand the rigors of everyday living.
• Durability – Think about how the flooring will react to such factors as direct sunlight, heavy foot traffic, extensive wear and tear, and water spills.
• Comfort – How the flooring feels underfoot is important. Some flooring products, such as luxury vinyl tile or fiber–backed sheet vinyl, offer warmth and comfort, while others can be cold and hard.
• Installation – Ease of installation varies. Floors that “float,” such as resilient tiles and laminate, simply can be set in place, requiring no glue or nails.
• Warranties – Look for extended warranties.
Visit www.tarkettna.com for more information or call 800–367–8275.