There are a plethora of beautiful flooring options available today, and durability is almost always at the top of the list when it comes to weighing the options. Choosing flooring designed to withhold a lot of foot traffic is important when children and pets are in the home. Fortunately, beautiful flooring doesn’t have to be a sacrifice for busy families. There are plenty of options that can work marvelously. In addition to being beautiful, the following options are tough and durable.
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Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is available in a wide variety of patterns and colors and can be incredibly beautiful and durable. This flooring material is an exceptional option for high traffic kitchens as well as bathrooms. Remember that there is a difference between floor tile options and wall tile options: Tile is graded according to hardness. Floor tile is much thicker and harder for durability purposes. Grade 1 tiles are relatively soft and designed primarily for walls. When shopping for flooring tile look for Grade 3 or 4.
Bamboo Flooring
Incredibly hard and durable, bamboo flooring is a great choice for busy homes. Bamboo wears well and lasts a long time due to its high fiber rating. It’s also exceptionally beautiful; perfect for dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms. Bamboo is quite a sustainable plant because it is very fast growing and abundant. You can feel good about choosing bamboo flooring for your home since it’s good for the environment.
Stone Tile Floors
Looking for the ultimate solution in durability? Give stone tile floor a try. Granite is the hardest. It is also popular for countertops, but can also make for a great and durable flooring option if you want to avoid scratches, which can occur in softer stones like marble.
Carpeting and Rugs
Carpet is obviously not your top choice in terms of durability compared to some of the options discussed. However, some rooms just seem a lot more comfortable and more inviting with carpet. Make sure you shop for durability if you’re going to go the carpet route. The trick is to find carpet that is stain resistant. You also want to purchase padding that will also be durable. If you have pets, avoid carpets with a looped pile since their claws can cause snags. Short piles, compared to plush styles, will show fewer footprints. Also pay attention to the material your carpet is made of. Nylon can be a great choice for durability while polyester is great for stain resistance. For ultimate durability in carpeting, look for tightly packed fibers.
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