Durable Floors for Your Home
Choosing the right flooring option for your St. George, UT, home can be difficult, especially if you have pets or kids and need a particularly durable option. Fortunately, there are a variety of materials that can handle even the most rambunctious households. The following are three of the most durable and widely available options.
1. Hardwood
There are many species of hardwood floors available. Some are more durable than others. Pay attention to the coating on the wood. A representative from your local flooring company can help you choose the right choice for your living situation. Wood flooring is unique in that it can be refinished many times, significantly extending its lifetime. If too much water gets on wood floors, swelling and buckling may occur. It is best to dry up spills quickly and clean these floors with a damp mop and gentle cleaner.
2. Vinyl
Vinyl flooring is available in both sheet and tile forms. Both are extremely durable if cared for and installed properly. The type of coating also affects durability, with an enhanced urethane coating providing the most resilience. This type of flooring comes in a variety of styles and is generally very affordable. Keeping these floors clean is also very easy. A simple sweeping and mopping routine is generally sufficient, and there are a wide variety of cleaners to choose from.
3. Laminate
Laminate flooring often looks more like genuine wood flooring than other options, and many individuals choose this type of flooring for that reason. This flooring material is made of wood and synthetic material, and is more water-resistant than real wood but not as impervious to moisture as other options. Unlike true wood floors, these floors cannot be refinished many times.
Laminate, vinyl and hardwood floors are all durable. Paying attention to the specifications of the material you choose, making sure it is installed correctly and maintaining it properly will allow you to enjoy your floors for many years.
