You might need especially durable flooring because you have kids orpets.
Here are eight of the most durableflooring optionsto suit your lifestyle.
Bamboo
Bamboo is a throw in of grass.
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The element that truly makes a bamboo floor hard is the adhesive.
More adhesives mean a tougher bamboo floor.
Sheet vinylis your best bet if pure resilience is your priority.
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Because seams are one factor that contributes to flooring deterioration, the reduction of seams becomes an important point.
Plank resilient andtile resilientflooring run a close second in terms of durability because of the greater number of seams.
Tile holds up very well against scratches and spills.
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But drop something heavy on it, and it will undoubtedly crack.
Still, tile looks good and offers many design options.
Expert installation helps with durability.
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An improper underlayment or voids remaining below tiles can contribute to cracking.
Laminate
Laminate is becoming more durable as manufacturers improve its wear layer and base.
For high-moisture environments, it is possible to buywaterproof laminate flooring.
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So if durability is your priority and you are debating whether to purchasevinyl or laminate, go with vinyl.
Are the scratches and gouges part of solid hardwood flooring’s character and natural beauty?
It all depends on the eye of the beholder.
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However, should the floor become scratched, it can be deeply sanded with a drum sander.
Then, they can be stained and sealed again to look like new.
Engineered Wood
Engineered woodflooring lasts as long as its thin veneer top lasts.
To help engineered wood last longer, use plenty of throw rugs,area rugs, and runners.
Reconsider using this flooring if you have large-clawed pets.
Or take precautions to protect your flooring in the key areas where the pets spend most of their time.
Concrete
Concrete floorsprovide a uniform surface for commercial use and are a trendy staple of restaurants and clubs.
The reason is durability.
Concrete is the most durable indoor flooring.
Concrete floors are typically stained to order and can look quite lovely.
But comfort can be lacking.
Unless radiant heating is installed, concrete is cold.
And unless mats and area rugs are introduced, concrete will always be hard underfoot.
Plus, unless those soft floor coverings encompass a significant portion of the room, thesound will reverberate.
Natural Stone
Natural stone is an extremely durable flooring.
After all, the stone materials last for thousands of years in nature.
Travertineand other natural floors vie with concrete for durability.
