I need an adivce i will buy a new home but i cant decide on flooring?

Question

which is better Carpet, hardwood or tiles?

and why? experienced ideas plz thanks

Answer 1

You might want to keep some Abzorb Mats on hand. We use them in high traffic areas: pet areas, garage, patio / grill area, etc:

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(no affil.)

More info on them:

http://www.cleanupstuff.com/garage-floor...

Cheap and sturdy stuff!!

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Answer 2

Hi, In a survey of real estate agents they said that homes with hardwood sold for more and faster. I think it is a matter of personal preference as to what you use. I think any tasteful quality product helps the resale of your home. I personally have hardwood in my kitchen and love it. I also have tile in my bathrooms and entryway and love tile there. I personally do not want tile in my kitchen as it is not very forgiving when something is dropped. I spend a lot of time on my feet in the kitchen and find tile to be a hard surface on your back and legs. Hardwood you do need to wipe up spills right away and should have an area rug by your sink. I have had my hardwood for over 12 years and it still looks great. I have carpet in my bedrooms as I wanted a warmer surface for my kids to play on. Hope this helps.

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Answer 3

It might be practical to consider using several different flooring materials depending on the layout of your house. Changes in flooring, like changes in ceiling height, (among other things), are a great way to define spaces.  Perhaps you might consider a marble/granite tile in your entry areas, hardwood in the common gathering spaces, and carpeting in the bedrooms.  Tile also works best in bathrooms for its resistance to moisture and ease of cleaning.  If you do go with tile for you bathrooms you might want to also consider radiant floor heating...especially in the master bath.  It's definitely an upgrade but guaranteed you'll appreciate it on cold winter mornings.

Things to consider:  Is your house a single story?  If so, use natural architectural elements to help determine changes in flooring.  Does it make sense to have the flooring continue between two rooms or is there a logical place to stop and start it?  Threshholds can be put across doorways to create smoothe transitions.  If you house is multi-story staircases make logical breaking points.  Perhaps using hardwood on the stairs and halls below and above.  A stair runner carpet would allow for additional design interest.  If there is a common hallway connecting the bedrooms then continue the hardwood there as well.  This would allow you to have different (or the same if your prefer) carpet in each of the bedrooms.  This is great if you ever decide one particular room needs a change of carpet but don't want to go to the expense of recarpeting everything.  If you're doing kids rooms or perhaps a basement or game room, consider carpet tiles.  They're easy to install, easily replaced should the need arise, and come in a vast array of styles and price points.  I like FLOR.  Check them out at the website below.  Congratulations on the new house.

Answer 4

They all have their Pluses and minuses.

If buying a new home, do not do your upgrade through the developer. It is better to see if they will offer you a credit for no florring and then have it done on your own (much cheaper). If no credit, just get the minimum offered and upgrade later on your on.

hardwood it the lastest fad.

Tile has the longest life, but tends to be colder in the winter.

Carpet is warmer in the winter but has the shortest life.