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Selecting the Correct Type of Floor Surfacing

Selecting the Correct Type of Floor Surfacing
By Hannes Dreyer
Make no mistake, when it comes to the condition and appearance of the floor surface in a home it is a substantial matter.
By having a clean and neat finish to your homes flooring you are able to add substantial value to the home.
Making the correct decision when it comes to various types of flooring and where each one is best applied, may at times be very tricky.

Choosing the right carpet

There are several important questions you need to ask yourself when choosing a carpet for your home. You want a floor covering that not only looks and feels good, but meets the requirements of the area you are carpeting. Remember to raise these questions with the person helping you: Which area in my home am I carpeting? Your new carpet must suit the area you're covering. High traffic areas like entrance halls need durable carpets with patterns or textures to hide soiling between cleanings. Softer carpets suit bedrooms or bathrooms where comfort is more important.

10 Good reasons to carpet your home

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With the wide variety of textures and colours available, a carpet will complement every room design and colour scheme. The fact is they can’t be matched for sheer all-round performance and aesthetic appeal. Here are several excellent reasons to bring the beauty of a carpet into your home. 1: Low Cost Some people still think carpeting is expensive. That’s simply not true anymore. Modern fibres make a carpet your most affordable and stylish choice of floor covering.

Be Eco-Wise! Build Green! Choose Bamboo!

Be Eco-Wise!! Build Green!! Choose Bamboo!!

We are faced with the challenge of reducing our ecological footprint, a challenge to which we simply must all rise. Our world is waking up to a reality we helped create, we must take steps to reduce environmental degradation and encourage responsible use of natural resources.

Why a wooden floor?

Wood is ageless and will suit any décor style, few things can top the natural beauty of solid wooden flooring.

Huge strides have been made recently in the laminate and engineered wood industry and this is a great alternative to solid wooden flooring.
Laminates come in a myriad of colours and even include different textures these days. Laminates are incredibly durable and if well looked after, can last a lifetime. The rule of thumb is to keep laminates out of areas where it will be exposed to water as this will ruin your floor.