There are many considerations in the design of a new home. Getting building plans approved is the first step. Preparing the foundation for the new home is vitally important. Consideration should be given when hiring contractors. Finding the right contractor for the job is as important as laying the foundation of the home. GCAS emphasizes that building success starts with the foundation.
The exciting part is selecting the materials and making decisions about the finer details of the new home, such as flooring, paint, and fixtures. Flooring, like many other fixtures in a home, also tends to be susceptible to trends.
Flooring options
Flooring is an aesthetic feature of a home. But, it serves many other important functions as well. Flooring design will depend on many factors, such as personal preference, durability, cost, hardness, smoothness, cleanliness etc.
Hardwood flooring
This type of flooring is solid wood throughout its structure and is made from milled wood. There are a wide variety of hardwood floors to choose from, but the most popular are maple, cherry, oak and walnut. It is a versatile and durable option for homeowners. It is a more expensive option that requires more regular maintenance. The best thing about this type of flooring is that it adds value to a home.
Tiles
Tile is a better choice for rooms that are exposed to a lot of moisture, such as the bathroom. Tiles are water resistant, durable, and come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. While installing tile has many benefits, such as the fact that tile is durable, it can also be slippery and expensive. Some of the most popular tiles include ceramic and porcelain.
Vinyl
Vinyl is extremely water resistant and comes in plank, tile and sheet forms. There are two popular forms of vinyl, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT). This type of flooring is popular due to its durability and the fact that it is available in a variety of styles. It is also a relatively inexpensive option.
Stone flooring
Stone flooring is very durable and waterproof. It is a popular choice both indoors and outdoors. Stone tiles include marble, granite, travertine, and sandstone. These tiles are both bold as well as elegant and require fairly little maintenance, depending on the type of tile.
Carpet
Currently, carpet is one of the most inexpensive and cost-effective options available. It is a popular option for the bedroom and comes in a variety of colors, textures, and materials. There are now also stain-resistant options for carpeting. Carpets are a great choice for sound-proofing a room and also create warmth in a room.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring comes in a variety of textures and colors and is scratch resistant. It is less expensive than wood flooring and easy to clean. While this is a great option, it is susceptible to moisture and chips easily. In addition, it does produce a hollow sound when walking on it.
