9 Beautiful Flooring Options You Should Consider
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Concrete
Concrete is becoming more and more popular, which is great because it's an honest, low-fuss material that can be treated in a range of ways. From a simple helicopter finish and seal to a the more involved honed exposed aggregate. Concrete can also be coloured and a wide variety of aggregate used to achieve numerous looks. It has a reputation for being cold, but with good solar orientation and/or in slab hydronic heating, your whole floor can become a radiant heater to keep your home toasty warm.
Cork
As seen in kitchens of the 1970s, Cork is making a comeback. It's a soft, forgiving material. It's especially great in the kitchen because glasses and plates will just bounce right off, and it's easy on your feet in areas where you're standing for long times. It has a natural colour and texture which is warm and attractive. Variations of the material such as Comcork are mixed with rubber to create a variety of colours, whilst still being soft underfoot, a good insulator (noise and heat) and environmentally friendly.
Vinyl
Vinyl might remind you of your Grandmother's kitchen, but the modern range of patterns and colours in vinyl make it a great choice for many applications. Just take a look at these bold pattern! Plus, vinyl is affordable, easy to install and hard wearing.
Brick
Brick isn't just for the walls. It makes a beautiful, rich and earthy floor surface as well! Bricks are naturally porous, but can be sealed to avoid stains and make cleaning up easier. The only thing to consider is their depth - far thicker than standard flooring, so it might not be possible to replace your existing flooring with brick. In additions and new builds, however, bricks can give a feeling of age and character.
Slate
Slate is another flooring that time forgot, but it is a wonderfully textured material that has the look of expensive stone, but is actually much cheaper than luxury stone like marble and granite.
Rubber
Rubber comes in a range of different surfaces, from the bubbly profile in the first image, to the mottled appearance of the second. While it may bring back memories of public restrooms or play centres for some, rubber is a forgiving and inexpensive material that can add industrial chic flair to your home. It's especially useful in wet areas where it can be welded together to create a completely watertight surface.
Tile (In the Living Areas)
Tiles aren't just for the bathroom and kitchen - just ask the Italians! Tiles in living areas are a low-maintenance and easy to clean option. And, as you know, tiles come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and patterns, so it's easy to add tons of personality by choosing the right tiles.
Plywood
Plywood has been huge in interiors lately, and it's also great on the floor. It can be stained, sealed or even whitewashed to make it fit with your interiors. You can even cut it into narrow strips and lay it as boards. Once its sealed you'd never tell it wasn't expensive hardwood.
Carpet Tile
Carpet tiles typically seen in offices are now being used in homes. Thanks to a huge range of colours and patterns they can be mixed and matched to create show-stopping floors. The great thing about carpet tiles (and why they get such a run in offices) it they're incredibly hard-wearing, and if they do get stained or damages, you just pull up the individual tile and replace it. Easy!
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