Popular Flooring Options for Building Your Custom Home

There are so many decisions to make when building a custom home. Everything from the foundation to the roof has to be carefully designed and planned for it to be the house you want it to be. The flooring you choose is a crucial decision, given how much use it will see. Some flooring options stand out from the rest in terms of popularity.

Laminate

Laminate flooring is a synthetic flooring made of four layers: wear, decor, core, and backer. Its layers are designed to make it durable and aesthetically pleasing. Laminate can mimic the look of other types of flooring without the same expense, making it a great choice for those who want a more budget-friendly flooring option. Well-maintained laminate flooring can last between 15-25 years. Just don’t install it in rooms where it will be exposed to water–if water gets into the core of laminate flooring, it’s ruined.

Hardwood

Hardwood flooring is popular in no small part due to its beauty. Hardwood flooring is a greater investment but adds more quality to your home construction. There are so many stunning colors and shades in hardwood flooring that allow it to fit perfectly into any home. 

Hardwood floors add a touch of luxury to your home. When properly cared for, they can last for decades. One of the advantages of solid hardwood flooring is that you can refinish it if it suffers minor damage, something that significantly contributes to its longevity.

Luxury Vinyl

Luxury vinyl has seen a sharp increase in popularity over the last few years thanks to technological advances that allow it to mimic other types of flooring such as stone, tile, and hardwood. While similar to laminate in that regard, where luxury vinyl stands out is in its ability to stand up to water. Vinyl holds up well to water which means you can wet-mop it if it gets especially dirty. Otherwise, you can clean most messes and dirt with a damp mop or dry cleaning methods like vacuuming, sweeping, or dust mopping.

People choose their flooring options for a variety of reasons. Pricing, durability, and aesthetic are at the top of the list. As you choose your flooring, remember to keep the conditions it will be exposed to in mind. Durability will matter more in rooms that see heavier foot traffic. Water resistance will matter more in rooms with a lot of water. If you keep use and durability in mind when choosing your flooring, you’ll have a better experience with your flooring overall.

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