Read This Before Buying New Flooring! Important Flooring Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

So tax returns are in, and you expect a little bit of a kickback this year? Maybe it’s finally time to begin the kitchen or living room remodeling project you’ve talked about for the better part of a decade? If you’re shopping for new flooring for the home, it’s easy to see a particular collection, fall in love, make a huge purchase, then end up with a type of floor that doesn’t meet your needs. Here are a couple of important questions every home owner should ask before making a flooring purchase.

First, what room are we talkin’ about here? Different rooms have different needs and unique requirements when it comes to flooring materials. For example, solid hardwood flooring such as the IndusParquet ¾” line, should only be installed in rooms that are at or above ground level, and it should never be laid directly over bare concrete. So if you’re upgrading the basement, an engineered hardwood like Mullican Austin Springs is a much better choice. Of course, it’s not the only choice. Laminate, Vinyl and Tile Flooring can also make some pretty bodacious basements.

Speaking of tile, porcelain and ceramic tile flooring are both fantastic choices for kitchens, baths, living areas, and even outdoor spaces. Daltile, Interceramic and Kertiles all make gorgeous tile styles for use throughout the home. Another important question to ask is “classic or contemporary?” This is especially important with tile because more than any other flooring type, tile dictates the overall decor theme in a room. Ornate Victorian furniture isn’t necessarily a perfect match with modern fabric linen styles.

Most importantly, be sure to measure accurately. Flooring materials are sold by the square foot, so it is important to purchase enough flooring to finish the job, without winding up with too much excess. Keep in mind, every room is different. Substantial cutting is necessary during any install, so you’ll need to order around 15% – 20% more flooring than the actual dimensions of the room. 

Of course, price is always the most important factor. So be sure to shop around and visit a variety of local retailers to look at samples and check prices. Typically, you can save a bundle by buying flooring online. Plus, you can have the entire order shipped right to your door, saving you the hassle of renting a truck, hiring laborers, or lifting heavy boxes yourself. If you’d like a quote on your particular project, our specialists can help. Give us a call at 866-705-1340. Thanks for reading and good luck with your project!