Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Flooring Types Made-Easy

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 many different kinds like wool, nylon, pile and Berber. I recommend asking a professional interior designer if you're thinking about which carpet to choose. For places that get a lot of traffic, like the living room, you can go with durable wool. Berber would be a great choice for family rooms. Price ranges between $15 and $30 per yard.

Ceramic tiles give a more designer look when used properly and it comes in endless and different sizes and colors which vary according to your taste. It is weaker than most so you should use it in places where you want to look nice without getting too much abuse. Prices range from $8 to $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. - 16752

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