Flooring is an integral part of any home remodeling project. It is part of the bones of the house; an area that is constantly walked on and a place where furniture and other household items will sit for many years. For this reason, it is extremely important to select the best flooring options for your Northern Virginia home. The area of the house will depend on what type of flooring is best – some areas are best suited for hardwood, others are best suited for carpet, and epoxy is an option for certain areas as well. Below are the best flooring options for those types of materials.
Hardwood
Hardwood is a sought-after luxury in many homes. It is sophisticated, yet it also serves a very tangible function – it is much easier to clean than carpet. Let’s be honest – children, pets, houseguests – they all make messes over time, and when a spill happens, hardwood is a surface that can easily be wiped clean. The most common areas of the home where hardwood makes sense are the living areas, hallways, and steps. Below are some of the best types of hardwood:
- Bamboo – sturdy and eco-friendly
- Cypress – unique and strong
- Birch – versatile and affordable
- Mahogany – exotic and luxurious
The type of hardwood depends on many factors, including price per square inch, color, and availability. Your dedicated MOSS team will be happy to walk through all the options for your hardwood flooring.
Carpet
Carpet may not be as desirable as some of the other flooring options, but it is extremely functional and serves a variety of purposes. First, carpet is a soft surface that is more comfortable to walk on in bare feet. It also has better temperature control, so it will not heat up or cool down depending on the weather outside like some flooring material will. In addition, it is relatively inexpensive and is a more affordable option to cover homes with a larger surface area. Lastly, carpet is readily available and easy to acquire, meaning that there will be no logistical issues that might push back your remodel project timeline.
Epoxy
Epoxy is another great flooring option, especially for harder surface areas such as garages or unfinished basements. Epoxy technically isn’t a standalone flooring – rather, it is a type of synthetic resin that is laid on top of concrete to create a protective film. It can also be used to “spruce up” the look of the concrete floor. Garages and unfinished basements aren’t exactly luxurious areas, but with an epoxy floor, those areas are more functional and more aesthetically pleasing.
Interested in new flooring in your Northern Virginia home? Reach out to Moss Building and Design today to inquire!