Selecting the right type of flooring for residential projects can be difficult, especially when what the client wants is not well suited to the application or the area.
This handy cheat sheet of the most popular types of flooring categorises them by performance criteria. It is an easy reference for both the professional and the homeowner to identify and agree on the right solution for the space.
* Low
** Acceptable
*** Excellent
TABLE – https://topcarpetsandfloors.co.za/which-product-suits-you-best/
| Carpets | Laminates | Luxury vinyl plank/sheeting (LVT) | Rigid planks | Engineered wood | |
| Safety | *** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Thickness | *** | *** | ** | *** | *** |
| Feel underfoot | *** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Sound insulation | *** | * | ** | ** | * |
| Durability | ** | *** | ** | *** | ** |
| Sturdiness | ** | ** | ** | *** | ** |
| Dent resilience | N/A | *** | * | ** | * |
| Insulation | *** | ** | ** | *** | ** |
| Affordability | *** | *** | ** | ** | ** |
| Water-resistant | * | ** | *** | *** | ** |
| Ease of installation | * | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Easy maintenance | ** | *** | *** | *** | ** |
| Style options | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
This matrix is merely a guideline of flooring products in general. Some carpets are less prone to staining due to their yarn component. Some laminates do have water-resistant capabilities and a few LVTs have insulation material on their backing to improve their noise factor. Consider the flooring guide icons and the maintenance guide for each product before making a final decision.
Choosing floor coverings based on performance criteria, made simple.
Full acknowledgement and thanks go to https://topcarpetsandfloors.co.za/ for the information in this editorial.
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