Which type of flooring to choose?
With wide range of flooring options available nowadays, you might feel a little confused about what best suits your needs.
Firstly understand your preferences, your budget, and where are you going to install it.
More importantly understand the functions of each room before making the choice.
Kitchens
- High traffic and dirt
- Frequent spills, so floors must be easy to clean
Bathroom
- Waterproof flooring
- Non-slip flooring for safety purposes
Living Room
- Heavy traffic, guests entertaining and gathering
- Cozy and comfort
Bedroom
- Cozy ambience
- Minimum traffic
Below are some pros and cons of different flooring materials.
| Flooring Type |
Pros |
Cons |
| Vinyl Tile |
- Cheap
- Wide variety of colours and pattern
- Stain resistant
|
- Tends to fade and discolour
- Easily scratched
|
| Laminates |
- Appear like wood flooring
- Stain resistant
|
- Difficult to repair
- Unsuitable for excessive moisture
|
| Ceramic Tile |
- Wears well
- Not easily scratched
|
- grout lines become stained over time.
|
| Parquet |
- Easy to repair
- Add warmth and charm to room
- Able to create unique looks and patterned designs.
|
- Scratches easily
- Fade or turn yellow from prolong sunlight exposure
- Require periodic waxing and polish
- Unsuitable for excessive moisture
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