Flooring

Whether it is a bathroom or a lounge room, the type of floor that you choose can really add the WOW factor to your home.

There is a vast selection of flooring materials available for residential and commercial properties. These materials range from tiles, parquetry, wood, carpet, laminate and vinyl. Other types of flooring are also available, please consult with your local flooring specialist.

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There are a range of companies in Australia that can assist you in choosing the right floor for your house and assist you choosing the right person to install your floor.

When choosing a floor for your house it is important to consider the general climate of the area, the climatic position of the house and the location of the property. For example, Queensland can be relatively humid with mild winters and flooring that is suitable for warmer climate is suitable (wood or tiles). Victoria can experience very cold winters and very hot summers so the type of floors that you choose needs to be suitable for both cold and hot climate.

The type of floor you can choose can also depend on the location within the house.

Flooring experts are often carpenters by trade. Flooring experts charge anywhere between $30 and $70 per hour with an average quoted price of $48 per hour. The average full price for flooring work is $3,300. Carpet removal is often included as part of fixed price quotes.

Kitchens

Kitchen is known as the most used area of the house. Kitchens are highly prone to spills from cooking and are considered as a high traffic area. Kitchen floors need to be non-slip and durable.

Tiles and wood are the most common types of flooring found in kitchens. Tiles are easy to clean, durable and are very good for high traffic areas. Tiles can be found in a range of colours, sizes and materials.

Wood flooring is a great choice for kitchens, wood is easy to clean and is good in high traffic. Wood floors come in a range of colors and finishes. There are two different types of wood floors: solid wood floor and engineered wood floor. The price depends on the type of wood you choose.

Bathrooms

Flooring in bathrooms needs to be waterproof and non-slip. Bathroom floors need to be easy to clean and generally resistant to dirt.

Tiles are the most popular type of flooring in the bathroom. Tiles come in a range of colors, sizes and finish. Tiles can be waterproof and easy to keep clean. Colours depend on your style and house design, however darker colours are gaining in popularity and they offer a very modern touch. Wood and laminate can also be used in bathrooms.

Laminate flooring is becoming a very popular choice mainly due to their affordability, durability and finish. New laminate flooring can closely emulate hard surfaces like ceramic and stone tiles or hardwood planks. Laminate is a quality cost effective alternative to wood or tiles in your bathroom.

Bedrooms

Bedroom_300 Bedroom flooring and furniture can dictate the look and feel of your room. A bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation and can be decorated in warm colours to promote relaxation and warmness of the room. Also a bedroom can be decorated in lighter colours to bring out the freshness of the room.

A bedroom is an area with the least foot traffic so carpets and wood can be sued for flooring.

Carpets are very popular and widely used in bedrooms. Wood floors are also very popular and come in a range of finishes to suit your requirements.

Lounge Room

Lounge_room_300 A lounge room is a place where most of the time is spent in the house. A lounge room is also known as the family room and is mostly used for relaxation, watch television and talking to your guests.

Choosing the type of flooring for the lounge room can be a difficult task as there are to many types to choose from.

Lounge rooms equally suit: carpets, tiles and wood floors. If you are choosing tiles and wooden floors, you can always choose a rug to add some extra character to your room. Carpets are also very popular and there is a wide range of colours and styles to chose from.

Final Thoughts

Your house is your sanctuary and the floor that you choose should complement the feel of your home. With the right professional advice you really can't go wrong and don't forget to have fun.