Theright flooringshould match your desired aesthetic and durability needs while keeping costs within budget.
Here are the main types of flooring that you should consider for your home.
It’s durable, can last several lifetimes, and is unmatched in authentic beauty.
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After all, it’s the real thing, not a replica.
Every hardwood species can be further customized through patterned layouts and finish options.
Solid hardwood flooring costsfrom $3 to $12 per square foot.
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Though most laminate looks like wood, it can also reliably mimic the look of stone and tile.
Many laminate options even feature an embossed wear layer to add a texture that makes the imitation more convincing.
Laminate flooring costs about $1 to $3 per square foot.
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Best of all, vinyl flooring is easy to install, saving you the cost of professional installation.
A downside is that vinyl flooring requires a perfectly level, smooth, and flat subfloor.
Other types of flooring can bridge minor imperfections, but vinyl flooring cannot.
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Vinyl plank flooring costsfrom $1.50 to $3.83 per square foot.
Tile installation costs$2,880, on average, per project.
This highly renewable material is often mistaken for wood when it’s technically atype of grass.
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However, as a flooring material, it’s comparable to wood in terms of appearance.
However, this luxury comes at a high price.
While natural stone flooring is generally low maintenance and easy to clean, some varieties can stain easily.
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Concrete is easy to clean and has unmatched durability, so concrete is the best choice for high-traffic areas.
Concrete floors aren’t always the first choice of many homeowners, as they yield a specific aesthetic.
Cork is naturally pest-resistant, offers a soft underfoot feeling, and even has insulative qualities that dampen sounds.
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Need something affordable and easy to clean?
Vinyl flooring sounds perfect for you.
One of the most luxurious types of flooring is natural stone.
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Marble, travertine, slate, and limestone give a home a sense of luxury.
Hardwood flooring never goes out of style and fits within nearly every interior design.
Sheet vinyl flooring is one of the most affordable options, as the material and labor are inexpensive.
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Sheet vinyl requires little subfloor surface preparation before installation, significantly lowering costs.
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