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Kitchens
Before you decide which flooring to choose for your kitchen there are a number of issues to consider. Kitchens usually have an entry door, which means that the floor will have high traffic and dirt. Of course in any kitchen, spills are common, so you will need to be sure that the flooring is easy to clean and for safety purposes, the floor should be non-slip.
 Sheet Vinyl: Perhaps the most common choice today, sheet vinyl comes in a huge array of colors and patterns. Sheet vinyl is attractive, highly water resistant, and very affordable, and since it's available in both 6- and 12-foot widths, many kitchens can be done without a seam.
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PROS:
• Good looks
• Easy care
• Wide variety textures/colors
• Water-resistant in sheet form
• Soft underfoot in many instances
• Can imitate more expensive floor
coverings
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CONS:
• Less expensive grades may discolor
with age
• Susceptible to nicks and dents
• Can look artificial
• Nonabrasive cleaners only
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 Ceramic Tile has been around for centuries and with today's technology manufacturers have created new design and application possibilities that were not available a decade ago. If you have never used ceramic tile before or it has been a long time since you have done so, you will be amazed at the wide selection of colors, sizes, shapes and new textures that are now available.)
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PROS:
• Good looks
• Style & color range
• Porcelain is particularly tough
• Glazed is minimal maintenance
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CONS:
• No resilience
• Hard & cold to the touch
• Grout should be sealed periodically
• Joints can leak to sub floor
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 Luxury Vinyl Tile : Tile has finally come into the 21st Century. Now you can have all the advantages of a ceramic tile floor with performance features designed to meet today's demanding lifestyles. DuraCeramic is warmer to the touch, more comfortable underfoot, and faster and easier to install than traditional ceramic tile. You can even choose to install DuraCeramic with grout or without it. The final design is up to you! DuraCeramic is the intelligent choice for today's lifestyle.
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PROS:
• Warmer and more comfortable
underfoot than ordinary ceramic
• Installation options - install with or
without grout
• Resists chipping and cracking
• Extremely durable and easy to maintain
• Lifelong Limited Warranty Against
Fade, Stain and Wear Out
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CONS:
• Requires professional installation
to get warranty.
• Grout should be sealed periodically
if used
• Joints can leak to sub floor
• Limited styles/colors
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 Hardwood
Flooring has a deep, rich look that adds warmth and charm to any
room in the home. This time-tested flooring has proven itself over the
centuries and continues to be a favorite of homeowners worldwide.
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PROS:
• Various species, types, patterns
and styles
• "Rich" appearance
• Simple installation
• Mixes with any period style
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CONS:
• Requires regular maintenance
• Noisy
• Can be readily scratched and dented
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 Laminate
floors are incredibly durable, easy to care for and come in
a wide variety of realistic stone and wood flooring designs. If you love
the look of real hardwood but are concerned with the upkeep then laminate floors are the answer. If you are concerned with tearing up old flooring
or are budget-minded than laminate flooring may be a great choice for you.
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PROS:
• Can imitate a wide variety of other
types of flooring
• Easily installed
• Extremely durable
• Stain resistant
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CONS:
• Sound may appear "unreal"
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 Carpeting comes in a countless number of colors, patterns, styles and materials. With so many carpets to choose from you can`t fail to find the right carpet for your needs. Aside from the endless selection, carpet offers homeowners more warmth, softness and is much quieter than any other floor covering.
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PROS:
• Soft underfoot
• Wide variety range and styles, colors
and textures
• Noise absorbing
• Can be easily replaced
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CONS:
• Regular cleaning
• May require restretching
• Likelihood of staining
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