How to Choose Flooring for kitchen and Living Room?

A new floor can change the entire look of a room, and finding that perfect style for each room in your house is key. But your new floor must be more than just a stylist, and it is important to consider the needs of your home to ensure that your flooring is the best match for your room and budget.

• For kitchen: The kitchen is one of the main gathering areas in any home. Here, moisture protection and durability are the big considerations. The tile is waterproof and very durable, with many design options available. But it can be unforgiving to drop dishes! For a good, budget-friendly tile alternative, rolled vinyl flooring is easier to install and looks and feels like real tile. Hardwood is an increasingly popular kitchen choice, and while it isn’t as durable or waterproof as tile, it looks great and can add value to your home. An alternative to hardwood is Lowes laminate flooring. Laminate is manufactured to look like real wood but is more resistant to scratches and dents.
  
  
  
  
  
• For the living room: another busy room is the living room. The main concern here isn't moisture but rather a durability and comfort. For that reason, carpet is a popular choice. It’s soft, warm, and inviting. It is easy to install overall sub-floor types, but it does not resist all stains and may need to steam cleaned periodically. Hardwood is more durable to traffic, and spills wipe up easily. Hardwood flooring cost also comes in a range of prices and styles, and while scratches and dents are a concern, hardwood adds value and warmth to the room. There are also hardwood alternatives, such as engineered wood or laminate floors. Engineered wood is made of a fingerboard core with a hardwood veneer face. 

By taking the time to consider how your room will be used, and the budget and installation time you have available, you can choose the perfect flooring style for every room in your house.