When installing flooring in your home, there can be an overwhelming number of choices. It can range from hardwood to vinyl, and laminate to tiles. Every option comes with advantages and limitations. In Victoria, flooding is a common concern. Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes recently highlighted that nearly 25% of homes in Victoria do not have a storm water drainage hookup. Therefore, it becomes important to choose the right flooring for each area of your home. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best flooring options for this region. We will also have some tips on how to install them properly.
Choosing the Right Flooring for Different Spaces
Basements: Flood-Resistant Options
In Victoria, due to the common issue of flooding during the rainy season, basements need special attention when it comes to flooring. To avoid water damage, we suggest to opt for tiles or vinyl. These options are highly water-resistant and durable, making them ideal for areas prone to moisture. These do not warp or swell when exposed to water like hardwood does Tiles and vinyl will retain their quality and appearance for decades.
Main Floors: Appeal of Hardwood
On the main floors, flooding poses less of an issue. This is also the area where we spend most of our time. You can enjoy flexibility in your choice of flooring. Hardwood is the most popular option due to its aesthetic and the warmth. You can go for oak, maple, or walnut, hardwood will give you an elegant look that also increases your home’s value.
Engineered hardwood: Manufactured for Richness
This has real wood on top and manufactured underneath, so you get a great natural style that is more durable. While it looks like hardwood, laminate is made to resist warping and temperature changes. Bear in mind, however, that engineered wood is easily scratched, so this might be something to bear in mind if you have pets or little ones.
Laminate Flooring: Flexible and Budget-Friendly
If you want something a bit more budget-friendly and versatile, then laminate flooring is an excellent alternative. It can be simple to install, and is made in a variety of stylish formats including slim-strips that style like hardwood or tile. Laminate flooring is low-maintenance, easy to clean, and appropriate for nearly every room in your house so this material could be the perfect fit if you want something that is quick and straightforward to employ.
The Handy Mandy Renovations Difference
Handy Mandy Renovations Ltd. brings unmatched experience to floor installation in Victoria We have touched many lives with our commitment to quality craftsmanship and excellence. View the images below to look at some recent projects we completed as well and see what a wonderful job that our clients are always happy with.
Conclusion
Choosing flooring for your home is all about aesthetics, utility and budget. Victoria is a place that can flood and basements are the sort of places where you want to use materials that will survive. You may end up deciding on hardwood for their aesthetic qualities, tiles because of the durability and laminate simply for the convenience but no matter which type you choose knowing what will add to your floors lifespan is key in keeping them looking beautiful for many years.
For the best in advice and installation, you can work with Handy Mandy Renovations Ltd. We want to help you find the flooring that is right for your Victoria home.