The trend these days seems to be to rip out every carpet in sight and replace it with more fashionable tiling.However this is not always ideal for everyone and many people have a personal preference for carpeting.Other people feel tiling is far more hygienic and easier to maintain.
There are of course other flooring options besides tiles and carpets but today I will be discussing only these two.
Great things about carpeting.
Firstly and most obviously carpeting does offer a measure of protection in the case of someone falling or something being dropped.This will be especially important to people with smaller children or the elderly.People being injured due to falling is a reality and many people will want to take precautions against such accidents.
There is also a wide variety of choice out there regarding colour and texture allowing you to indulge your creative side.You can create wonderfully put together rooms by selecting your carpeting carefully and taking advice from suppliers on the practicality and durability of different fabrics and materials.
Insulation against heat and cold is another plus point with carpeting,and again this issue often becomes important to people with small children and the elderly.
And lastly carpets will offer some noise absorption aswell.The blaring television in the living may bother you less in the rest of the house if you install carpeting in living room.
Great things about tiling.
The first thing that usually comes to mind is how easy tiles are to keep clean and stain-free.They can however dis-colour over time especially if they are slightly porous.So choose your tile carefully and ensure it is practical for the space you intend to install it in.
They are also fire and water resistant and won’t develop stains or mould if maintained correctly,they are very versatile and can be used in all rooms of the house.You can also select from a wide variety of coloured grouts these days which further increases a tiles versatility.
Tiles are also very durable and will not fade when exposed to sunlight, unlike carpets and other flooring.If you do manage to break one or a few tiles it is usually a simple process of replacing the specific damaged tile provided they are still being manufactured.It is for this reason that it is advisable to have a few spare tiles around that were purchased when the tiling was initially installed as colour batches can vary quiet distinctly from one another.
So whatever your preference make sure your choice is practicle for your home.If you have a busy household with children and pets a more durable material is usually advisable for high traffic areas.
