Which Task do you feel the most challenging in home decorating ? Exactly, replacing an entire floor is a much bigger & costlier job.But it doesn’t mean you have to just leave in unnoticed.
In 2020 we have lots of flooring options in an affordable cost . Each flooring has its pros and cons depending which you can choose the best flooring for your home.
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For All -Round usability,looks: Hardwood
Solid wood has been one of the most popular flooring types in hill stations of the country for decades. These floorings are available in strips & planks ( 2” – 6”) .
These woods are available in different shades depending on the type of the wood , colour say for example walnut , oak , Brazilian cherry , Purple heart.
Top trends : Distressed , Grey wood , Acacia wood
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For Green-ness and Sustainability: Bamboo Flooring
We all know Bamboo is a fast growing grass that can also be used as flooring that looks similar to a hardwood.On recent days bamboo flooring has become popular as an Eco – friendly ,alternative to wood flooring but as experts say it isn’t always a greater choice.
Bamboo flooring is always available on its own grains and nodes.
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For Cost Effective and Easy to clean: Vitrified Tile
When we look as a big picture , vitrified tile is one of the best choice and it is readily available , offers versatile options .
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For Richie look : Marble Flooring
The first choice that comes for all the house owners rather than vitrified tile is Marble flooring. Throughout history , marble floor has been seen as a symbol of royalty and wealth. Marble,in its natural form , is cut out from stone quarries and taken to factories where it is cut into tiles , mosaics ,slabs.
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For Rustic , Industrial Look: Concrete Flooring
We all seen in our grandparents house even in mid 90’s concrete slab has served as flooring for basements, garages , patios and utility. But now concrete is a viable material in home interiors.
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For Foot Friendly Feel : Cork Flooring
Cork is the next resilient material which is the byproduct of oak tree bark, which you can harvest every 8 to 10 years without killing the tree , making cork a sustainable material.The bark is boiled and compressed into sheets. Cork because of its Sponge cellular structure can revert back to its original shape.
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For Resilience & Authenticity : Linoleum
Linoleum is another resilient material that’s been in use nearly 150 years.It is made from natural materials , including cork powder and linseed oil.Linoleum is always confused with the vinyl flooring. This flooring gives a retro look.
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For Decorative Look : Ceramic
Hard glazed tiles made of ceramic and Porcelain have been used a flooring material for centuries . These are used as a decorative tile as they come in array of colours and patterns.Quarry tile , terracotta tile are also the types of ceramic tiles.
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There have been a wide range of options for flooring in the recent days. Above mentioned are a few recent trends that suit all kinds of interiors. Flooring makes a lot of difference in the look and feel of the house. Right choice of flooring enhance the beauty of the space.