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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

A Guide to Flooring

By Qandishah Brown

When it comes to our homes it can be easy to ignore the flooring that we choose; but this is something that we really need to pay attention to since flooring is something that you will be living with for quite some time. Not to mention that this is something you will be maintaining as well. There are a number of options that you have for flooring and you can also opt to use a mix depending on the area.

Kitchens can be a place where dropping breakable things happens a lot. This is why vinyl can be one of your best options for flooring. With its material and resilience things may bounce off. Maintenance can be easy since all it needs is some sweeping and mopping. Waxing it occasionally will help keep its shine. Wiping spills immediately will help prevent staining.

Bathrooms will definitely need something that is waterproof. Tiles work best for this area. Maintenance for this type of flooring is easy as well. Just a bit of mopping and youre good. A scrub once in a while with some detergent will make sure that all the spaces in between stay spot clean. Areas that are prone to be wet dont work well with tiles since they can be slippery.

Hardwood is a popular option for many different areas such as the dining room and living room. Some homes even use this throughout the entire house. It can be durable, but is high maintenance. Hardwood can be prone to scratching and will easily lose its sheen if it is not properly maintained. Regular waxing and buffing are musts to keep hardwood looking great.

If you are looking for something that is warm and cozy that will give a lot of color choices, carpeting is the way to go. Carpeting can go a long way if you know how to maintain and take care of it. Compared to other flooring carpeting may require a bit more care and maintenance. Regular vacuuming and cleaning will allow you to keep the dirt out and prolong your carpets life as well. - 16477

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