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Selection of appropriate Flooring
by Jeff Slokum
When it comes to deciding on a flooring purchase the choices
are staggering. There are carpets, hardwoods, vinyl, laminate
and ceramic. The choice of flooring should be decided by room
and use.
A lot of homes are carpeted. Carpeting eludes a warmth and
softness that other floors don't. Some like the feel of
carpeting underfoot. One of the first things to consider when
purchasing a carpet is how much traffic will it receive? If you
have a high traffic area, then nylon would be a good choice due
to it's durability. A carpet of Olefin would also be a good
choice for heavy traffic areas as it is strong and easy to
clean. Polyester is also excellent in high traffic areas as it
is easy to clean and resists water based stains. Another
consideration would be the density of the carpet. You want a
high number of fibers per square inch. The next consideration
would be color and/or pattern of carpeting. Light carpeting
colors create a spacious effect, making a room seem larger.
Light color carpets of course show soil much more easily than
dark. However, most stain and soil treatments put on carpeting
today do help to prevent this problem. Dark or dull carpet
colors will absorb light giving the room what some call a
"cozy" feeling. Rugs with patterns will make a space seem
smaller.
When choosing hardwood for your home price may be a factor.
Generally hardwood floors come pre finished, this is when the
manufacturer applies a finish at the factory. This finish is
generally at least four coats of ultraviolet cured urethane
resin. Hardwood floors are generally easy to clean with a
simple sweep of a dust mop or vacuuming. A manufacturer finish
on a hardwood floor will, with proper care, last up to fifteen
years. You will want to choose a color of hardwood floor that
will accent your home and home furnishings. As a rule lighter
colors go with country, contemporary and casual settings.
Darker colored wood floors are for formal or traditional
interiors. Lighter wood would be a white ash, sugar maple or
southern yellow pine. Darker colors are beech, birch, red oak,
heart pine and mesquite.
Vinyl flooring has come a long way and remains the most popular
choice for kitchens and foyers. Vinyl is very durable and water
resistant. It comes in a wide range of colors and patterns and
is very easy to install for a do-it-yourselfer and vinyl floors
are very easy to maintain.
This article courtesy of http://www.about-floor-cleaners.net
http://www.about-floor-cleaners.net
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