Which flooring material is best for you?

Whether you’re buying an existing home, building a new one or just considering renovating your current place, understanding different floor types – and the unique pros and cons of each – is important.

A home’s flooring will obviously impact its overall aesthetic, but its durability can influence your costs as well as how you’ll clean and maintain the home.

Are you considering new flooring or a new home? Keep these floor material pros and cons in mind as you do.

Carpet

Carpeting offers warmth, is good for noise reduction and is generally affordable. But it also needs to be cleaned regularly, ca...