| Carpet |
Living rms, bedrooms, family rms, stairs and hallways |
Soft, variety of styles/colors/textures, can be used to create warm atmosphere, can be formal or casual, can be inexpensive, absorbs noise, can easily be replaced |
Should be vacuumed regularly; may require re-stretching; should be professionally cleaned every 1-2 yrs |
$2-6 per Sq. Ft |
| Vinyl |
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and family rms |
Clean look, easy maintenance, available in a variety of colors, styles, and patterns often imitating real ceramic tile look, resilient and water resistant in sheet form, affordable |
Usually need some sort of floor preparation or under layment. Susceptible to nicks and dents; can have waste depending on shape and size of room; usually requires professional to install |
$2-6 per Sq. Ft |
| Wood |
Living rms, family rms, kitchens, dens, bedrooms, 1/2 baths, and below grade, etc |
Beautiful look, enhances equity for resale, available in many species and finishes, "do it yourself" friendly, fits any decorating style, creates an open palette |
Can be noisy, will fade from sun, can dent and scratch, more costly than other types of floor coverings |
$9-16 per Sq. Ft |
| Laminate |
Kitchens, living rms, family rms, bedrooms, dining rooms, 1/2 baths, suitable above and below grade |
Very durable, comes in tile and wood look, snap and lock system creates a very "do it yourself" friendly product, easy maintenance, will not fade or stain, can go over almost any type of sub floor |
Can scratch and dent, sound may appear hollow, tile and wood may look artificial |
$6-10 per Sq. Ft |
| Ceramic |
Kitchens, dining rms, bathrooms, entries, etc |
Very durable, many styles and colors, certain tiles can be used outdoors, can be done yourself, great resale value, gives depth to room |
Not resilient, tile and grout may need resealing, may need floor prep done, can feel cold |
$9-17 per Sq. Ft |
| Cork |
Kitchens, dining rms, bedrooms, 1/2 baths, etc |
Very resilient floor, "do it yourself" friendly, available in different colors and styles, ecologically-friendly |
Not suitable for full bathrooms; suitable for low to moderate traffic |
$6-10 per Sq. Ft |
