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Flooring as on today offers a wide variety of choices. You can choose from flooring materials such as wood, masonry, ceramic tile, concrete flooring and also carpeting. You have to keep in mind the following factors before you choose the flooring material of your choice. The following factors determine the type of flooring that you choose for your home.

The factors that determine the type of flooring you choose are;
1. Esthetics,
2. Wear,
3. Comfort,
4. Noise,
5. Safety,
6. Cost,
7. Installation and
8. Maintenance.

1. Esthetics - The flooring material you choose should complement the interior surroundings of your home. For instance the color of your flooring should go along with the color of the wall, ceiling, and other equipment that you place in the home, such as tables, chairs, sofas and more. In other words, the flooring you choose should contrast the wall colors or the color of the equipment that you place in your home.

2. Wear : Find out which all places in your home receive heavy foot traffic. For instance, places like, kitchens, entryways and hallways receive more traffic. So you have to choose most durable materials for your floor in such areas. For the other areas that receive less foot traffic you can choose a less rugged grade material.

3. Comfort : The comfort that your flooring should provide to you is another important factor. If you feel comfortable with soft backing for your foot, then go for materials such as rubber and you don't want ceramic tile or masonry flooring materials which are hard under foot. The best alternative for soft flooring is carpeting which can be laid on any flooring surface.

4. Noise : If you object to your flooring making noise while you walk then you have to go in for softer materials like rubber instead of hard surface materials like wood or masonry flooring. But if you carpet these floors, then even they don't produce any noise. The choice is yours.

5. Safety : See to it that the flooring doesn't get slippery when damp or wet in areas like kitchens and bathrooms. It is better that the rugs in these areas have safety paddings and nonskid backings. Do not choose slippery materials like ceramic tiles or smooth stones for staircase. Rough materials with rough texture on the surface is better for areas such as staircases.

6. Cost : The cost of the material depends on the quality of the material that you choose. If you want a high quality or a better quality material you have to spend a little amount of money even if it proves to be a little costly.

7. Installation : No doubt there are many do-it-yourselfers available for almost all types of flooring. But if you want an elegant and impressive look, you better hire a professional.

8. Maintenance : Now, the most important of all the things is maintenance. Your job is not over by just installing the flooring materials. You have to take proper care of it and maintain it so that ot lasts for many years. You have to follow some simple ways to maintain your flooring for many years. You have to damp mop or sponge mop your flooring every day. If it is a hardwood flooring you have to damp mop the spills and stains on it. You have to vacuum your flooring and sweep it daily no matter what type of flooring you have. If it is carpeting you have to vacuum it once or twice a week so that it doesn't wear out easily. These simple steps helps you to maintain your flooring for many years. If there are any damages for your ceramic tile flooring or laminated flooring see your flooring dealer immediately. Do not try to replace the damaged pieces all by yourself. It is always better to hire a professional for such jobs. Follow these steps and see the difference.

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