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Choosing the Right Bedroom Flooring
The Advantages and Disadvantages of
Carpeting, Laminate Flooring and Hardwood Flooring
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The flooring that you use can
totally change the look and feel of a room, affecting the sense of warmth,
romance, and serenity that you cherish in your bedroom. Here is an
overview of some of the most common types of flooring, so that you can
pick the one that is right for your bedroom.
Carpeting your Bedroom
Advantages:
Carpet is a very popular choice in the bedroom. It comes in a wide variety
of colors, textures, and designs to match any décor and it can have a lovely,
plush feel that adds a level of sensuousness to your bedroom.
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Carpet is also relatively warm on
bare feet, even when you first step out from under the blankets on a cool
winter’s morning. Finally, carpet muffles sound, helping to keep your
bedroom quieter and more peaceful.
Disadvantages: Carpet can
collect dust and mites, which can be especially uncomfortable for allergy
sufferers. Stains set in easily, and regular vacuuming and steam cleaning is a
must.
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Laminate Flooring in the
Bedroom
Advantages: Laminate
flooring is a more affordable alternative to true hardwood floors. It is
more stain, scratch, warp, and dent resistant than true wood floors, and
often has much of the same beauty. It is very durable, oftentimes looking
great 15 years after installation, and is easy to install.
Disadvantages: Laminate
flooring is an artificial flooring material which is made from processed woods and
plastics. Many people do not like the “fake” nature of this material.
Laminate can feel slippery, hard, and cold underfoot. Laminate also adds
less resale value to a home than true hardwood. |
Hardwood Bedroom Flooring
Advantages: Hardwood is
popularly held to be the loveliest of all flooring choices. The grain of
natural wood provides a beautiful pattern that is unique to your own home.
Hardwood floors are stain resistant and easy to clean, and they do not retain
dust and allergens. Although hardwood may scratch or dent over time, it can
also be brought back to full beauty by refinishing it.
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Disadvantages: Hardwood is the most expensive
type of flooring. Some hardwoods are harvested
from natural rainforests, which is environmentally
devastating. You should always be sure to
purchase hardwood flooring only from sustainable
sources. Hardwood can be difficult to install,
and some pieces may be defective, further driving
up costs.
About the Author: Article
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