Showing posts with label flooring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flooring. Show all posts

Saturday, April 28, 2007

There is No Other Flooring like Garage Flooring

Garage flooring offers some very unique flooring options. If you are looking for style then you might be looking to install a fancy tile floor. If you simply wan to protect your garage flooring then you several other options to consider. This article will look at garage flooring options you might consider.

Garage flooring unlike other flooring solutions comes in many different styles and colors. The checkered look is one of the most popular garage flooring looks you will find. The choice of garage flooring that suits you best will ultimately depend on the type of use your garage gets.

If your garage is used for classic cars then you may want to consider a stylish tile flooring that will give you grate options in a classis look that will make your car stand out and shine. There is sense of pride that comes with garage flooring that simply is not found in any other flooring solution in your home.

If you use your garage for a work shop than you may want to consider coating your flooring with one of the many types sealant that protects the cement form damage. If you will be working with wood or other materials you wan to make sure it is easy to clean.

You may also consider a mat type of garage flooring material. Garage floor mats come in many types of style sot meet most anyone's needs. They are extremely durable and can be replaced when damaged.

Like most any other flooring there will always be garage flooring materials that will be more expensive than others. The higher the quality the more you will pay, but you do not need to get the highest quality garage flooring to be happy. There is some very durable and economical garage flooring solutions on the market.

One reason why garage flooring can get expensive is in trying to get the coolest looking flooring. If you are not stuck on a certain look or style then you will be able to find some very nice garage flooring solutions on the market.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Why Choose Resilient Flooring?

How do you choose the flooring for your home? Does it have to be comfortable under your feet, durable, cost effective, easy to install and with aesthetic appeal? Resilient flooring has most of these characteristics. Resilient flooring is effective and cost efficient for both residential and commercial applications including stores, schools and health care facilities. Resilient flooring is also becoming popular with modern laboratories, computer rooms, dormitories, spas, restaurants and libraries because of its performance, wide range of available designs and a myriad of colors to choose from.

For residential application, resilient flooring is more often installed in entryways, kitchens, bathrooms and in areas where heavy traffic is often expected. More and more apartments are also using resilient flooring, which replaces old carpets. This is increasingly becoming popular especially for people with known allergies to dust and mites because this doesn't trap dust like carpets. Resilient flooring is also easy to clean and maintain.

All synthetic and resin based floor coverings are considered resilient flooring. Linoleum, cork, rubber, vinyl tiles and sheet floorings are all resilient floorings. However, linoleum is no longer as popular as it used to be in the past and is rarely used today.

Resilient flooring is very practical for families with small children. This is because of its flexibility, resistance to water and stain and it is very easy to maintain. Its soft property helps muffle noise and is comfortable to the feet and legs. Additionally this type of flooring offers a higher chance of survival for a dropped glass, because of its "bounce back" property.

Resilient flooring is also considered one of the least expensive types of flooring materials available in the market today. It is also the easiest and quickest type of flooring to install. Although it is cheaper to install resilient flooring compared with other flooring materials, it doesn't mean your design is compromised with the low price tag. Forget the old look linoleum floors found in your mother's house. New resilient floorings are already available in a wide variety of colors and designs, which range from simple geometric and graphic designs to sheets that mimic other types of floors. You can commonly find resilient flooring designs that imitate wood, marble, brick or ceramic tile. Creating your own design with resilient flooring is easy because each sheet is easy to cut, making design coordination with your existing flooring a breeze.

Designers suggest that you choose small design patterns for smaller rooms and large design patterns for larger rooms. It is important to choose designs that coordinate with the design elements of the room. Be aware that light colored floors require frequent cleaning. Be careful in choosing the color and pattern of your floor. It is often a mistake to choose a pattern from a small sample. Pattern from a small sample may look beautiful but the pattern repeat can become overwhelming once on the floor.

Finally, you will love resilient flooring because it will give you the opportunity to be creative. This will allow you to create a unique floor pattern that is distinctively your own style and taste. The next time you visit your favorite home building store, look for resilient flooring. You might just find something nice for your flooring project.