Flooring Types
CORK
Cork has a look of natural beauty unlike other flooring materials. It comes in many different colours and various shapes, patterns and sizes are available. Cork flooring provides a natural shock absorbing feel due to air being trapped inside its cellular structure. It's ideal in the kitchen where someone would do a lot of standing as it provides relief for the back, feet and legs as opposed to another harder type of floor. This structure also reduces noise and vibration. Cork also has natural properties that are anti-allergenic and resistant to insects.
BAMBOO
Bamboo produces a beautiful, natural look for a floor. Bamboo is considered by many flooring experts as the logical choice as the floor of the future as it is a natural, renewable resource. Bamboo is not actually a wood product, but is technically a grass. As a result forests aren't destroyed in the making of bamboo floors. It can be harvested every 5 years, meaning a reliable supply will be available at stable prices for many years to come. Studies have shown that bamboo flooring matches and even exceeds the most durable hardwood varieties. Bamboo is the environmentally and ecologically responsible choice and will last as long or longer than hardwood.
ENGINEERED HARDWOOD
Engineered hardwood is a less expensive alternative to hardwood, although it still has the beauty of natural hardwood. It is composed of layers of an inexpensive and easily replenishable wood with the top layer being hardwood. The layers are glued together to produce a solid piece of flooring. Due to the layers in engineered hardwood flooring, the floors are more resistant to moisture, making it a good choice for rooms that are prone to moisture. It can also be installed over radiant heating.
TRADITIONAL HARDWOOD
Traditional hardwood flooring accentuates any decor with a look of elegance and style. The right hardwood floor enhances everything in the interior of the home, from furnishings to window and wall coverings. Hardwood floors can work anywhere in a home as long as the right type of wood is chosen. Hardwood floors are actually quite cost effective when considered against the value added to a home, and the unsurpassed natural beauty of hardwood is incomparable. Your choices are almost limitless when it comes to types of woods, colours, wood grains etc. A well chosen, well installed hardwood floor can actually make the home what it is.
CERAMIC TILE
A ceramic tile floor is probably as close to maintenance free as a floor can come. Its beautiful appearance can be in a stone or a glazed finish, making it ideal for any room. Dollar for dollar, ceramic tile is one of the most cost effective flooring surfaces available. It has style and as many applications as one can imagine. Ceramic is known for its durability and its use in high traffic situations due to its strength and resiliency to staining and wear. Installation is relatively easy and with its attractive style and impressive presentation, a quality ceramic tile floor can add thousands of dollars in potential value to a home.
PORCELAIN TILE
Porcelain tile reflects refined beauty in flooring. Porcelain tile is a much harder material than most ceramic tiles as a result of being baked at higher temperatures in the kiln. It is highly resistant to moisture and is extremely durable in high foot traffic areas. It's as tough as natural stone and durable enough to install in nearly every area of any property. Being completely waterproof, it is perfect for all bathroom, shower stall and even outdoor applications. Porcelain tile is beautiful, premium quality flooring at very affordable prices.
CARPET TILES
Carpet tiles offer all of the advantages of standard carpet at a fraction of the cost. Carpet tiles are composed of a high density piece of vinyl used to bind carpet fibers together on half meter pieces of the vinyl. Carpet tiles have increased in popularity among residential users, renovators and developers. For years they have been commonplace in commercial premises due to their ability to withstand high levels of traffic and cost effectiveness. Installation requires no subfloor or underlay and there is no significant difference between standard carpet and carpet tiles. Carpet tiles also have superior insulation and noise reduction capabilities when compared to regular carpet, so combined with the pricing advantages, carpet tiles are definitely an alternative worth considering.
LAMINATE
A laminate floor is durable, very resistant to damage and scratches as well as easy and inexpensive to install. Laminate flooring can actually be installed over existing ceramic tiles, vinyl or hardwood. In order to get the job done properly and have the floor be long lasting and essentially problem free, proper installation by experts is imperative. Laminate is based on what is referred to as the "click" system, but must be installed on a level surface. Our technician's attention will give you the results you want.
