There’s a reason why people get confused while deciding what kind of flooring to use in their home when dealing with a remodel. To start with, there are more choices than ever. Just browsing through the various types of flooring options on the internet can be overwhelming. To add to this, one type of flooring may be perfect for certain rooms but may be a complete disaster in the other. The flooring provides the home with a base and must blend in with the other design elements. With a multitude of factors to consider, most people seek some sort of expert guidance to help ease the decision making process. Here’s a small guide to help simplify things a bit and take the guesswork out of the flooring for your home renovation.

The Budget

It is important to know what you can afford to spend for the flooring. This will automatically reduce the number of options you have at hand. For example, if your budget does not allow spending for Italian Marble in all the rooms, you will have to consider using different budget friendly flooring in some parts of the home at least.

The Additional Costs

Many people forget to weigh-in the cost of installing the flooring and only calculate the cost of the material. Surprisingly, flooring installation costs often equal the cost of the materials and sometimes even exceed it. If you plan to self-install the flooring then you can save on the installation costs. However, please be aware that some types of flooring demands professional installation. And it is better in the long run to use professionals rather than trying to save money upfront and end up with costly repairs later.

The Room in which the flooring is being installed

Contrary to popular notion, it is quite common to use different types of flooring in different areas of the home, because flooring is not just about aesthetics. You have to consider factors like wear and tear, the probability of exposure to water or moisture and last but not least, whether you will be installing underfloor heating in the room. For example, for a bedroom with a floor heating system, tiles or engineered wood would be an ideal choice. On the other hand, you’d like the kitchen flooring to be rugged and durable.

Durability

Durability is one of the most overlooked factors while installing new flooring for your home. People assume that since a material is designed for usage on the floor, it has to be durable. That’s a misconception. Certain types of flooring are prone to scratches, dents and damage easily as compared to others. If you have high traffic areas or if your family has kids and pets, then you’d want to install a flooring that stands up well to the everyday wear and tear.

Maintenance

How much time can you spend in the upkeep of the new flooring? Can you spend a few hours a week or a few hours every month maybe? Speak to your flooring material retailer about the maintenance a type of flooring demands. Once you have the answers to all these factors, you can easily make an informed decision.