Budget Flooring

Wall-to-wall carpeting was once a status symbol regarding home dcor. In recent years, hard surface floors have overshadowed the popularity of carpet, but we're here to tell you it is still an attractive, green, affordable, and comfortable option. On a frosty morning, there is nothing quite like sinking your toes into a thick pile of carpet as you get out of your bed. The current trend in bedroom flooring is a super comfy Saxony, creating a cozy warm surface enjoyed by small children and pets and cold toes alike.

It is amazing how well laminate flooring captures the sophisticated design and beauty of fine natural hardwood. That look can be achieved for a fraction of the cost of wood. Laminate offers benefits and features that are surprising for such an affordable option. A unique lamination process of composite materials fused together gives laminate its remarkable durability and strength. The best laminate has a protective surface layer that is highly resistant to dents and scratches from high heels, chairs, and pets.

Both ceramic and porcelain tile offer a huge array of textures, colors, sizes, and styles. Functionality is a bigger issue to address than aesthetics. The tile needed depends upon its location in the home. A much finer clay is used to make porcelain tile. Feldspar, quartz and kaolinitic minerals are covered by a spray. The clay is dry pressed and is fired at a higher temperature than ceramic tile. It's resistance to moisture is the most important characteristic of porcelain tile. Porcelain tile is also resistant to frost, deep abrasion, and wear.