Technology has made everything a little better in our society, and flooring is no exception. Today’s carpets are a little softer and more durable, woods are stronger with many more options, and vinyl is now a luxury.
If you’ve been living with cheap, stained carpeting, or a low quality wood that has more scuff marks and dents than you can count, it may be a time for you to see what today’s flooring is truly all about.
Carpeting
Carpet choices definitely differ by region. What works well for homeowners in the hot, southern states might not be a top choice for homeowners in cold, northern states. And here in Colorado, homeowners want something functional every month of the year.
In general, functionality and easy maintenance is a necessity in the main living areas, while warmth and comfort remains a focus in the bedrooms. Which is why we see luxury carpet choices making a big hit to replace old, outdated carpet.
Today’s carpets are some of the softest around, and many offer environmentally friendly features. A lot of companies melt down polyester and nylon to make new fibers over and over again, giving it new texture and feel. A current favorite is a cut-and-loop carpet, which gives carpeting a sculpted pattern, with lots of personality.
Wood
Coloradans like multi-purpose rooms, which is why homes with wide open spaces that combine living rooms and kitchens together has brought on the use of hardwoods throughout the main living areas.
A popular route is to use laminate, which is a thin piece of wood on a core of other materials, which allows more structural stability at a more affordable price.
For those that want a solid wood floor, preferences are leaning to hardwoods with darker stains, larger or multi-sized planks, or exotic woods you won’t find in every home on the block.
Green choices are also a hit, with bamboo becoming more widely used all the time. Because more people are leaning towards bamboo, the technology is getting better to make it a more solid choice for every room in your home. Early versions had shrinkage and water damage issues, that have been reduced and in some cases eliminated with newer versions. Its important to ask about quality when making your final selections.
Luxury Vinyl
While most people don’t think of vinyl as a luxury, you will be pleasantly surprised at the options you have if vinyl is your choice. Technology allows manufacturers to take a photo of many different materials and recreate it on vinyl. Woods, stone, even marble can be replicated on a significantly less expensive piece of vinyl flooring, giving you the look and feel you desire at a fraction of the cost.
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