Flooring Options: How to Choose

Flooring Options: How to Choose

Flooring should be selected for use, moisture, maintenance, acoustic needs and compatibility with the existing substrate.

Start with the room

Entrances, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and commercial areas impose different requirements for wear, slip resistance and cleaning.

Inspect the base

Flatness, moisture, movement and existing layers affect every finish. An unsuitable substrate can cause lifting, cracking or hollow areas.

Compare whole systems

Timber, ceramic, stone, resilient and resin finishes require compatible adhesives, joints, transitions and maintenance.

Practical checklist

• Test substrate moisture where relevant
• Confirm build-up heights at doors and stairs
• Request cleaning and maintenance instructions

Review samples in the actual light, but confirm technical suitability before appearance.