How To Choose The Right Flooring For Your Lifestyle

The largest surface in most kitchens and bathrooms is the floor.

Choose based on the look you want and the way you live. Scroll down!

Engineered Wood

Hardwood veneer gives this the look of solid wood, but these layered, bonded planks are better in humidity. Can’t refinish often; not ideal for bathrooms.

PurParket

Veneto Engineered Wood in Napoli, $10.50/sq.ft.

Solid Hardwood

Solid hardwood floors have a timeless beauty. While they’re susceptible to moisture and wear, they can be sanded and refinished. Not good for bathrooms.

The Home Depot Canada

Malibu Wide Plank French Oak Hardwood Pelican Hill, $9.98/sq.ft.

Laminate

An economical choice, laminate flooring is a multilayered product that’s topped with a photographic image and a wear layer.

Alexanian’s

Mammut Plus Makro Oak Laminate Planks in Pale, $3.99/sq.ft.

Natural Stone

Stones such as marble, limestone and granite offer luxurious beauty in a variety of colors, finishes and veining. Most stone needs sealing to protect it from moisture.

Ciot

Pietra Piasentina Flamed Limestone Tile, $31.50/sq.ft.

Ceramic Or Porcelain Tile

Porcelain absorbs almost no water, making it great for kitchens or bathrooms. There are lots of options in terms of color, size, shape and price.

Julian Tile

Epcalos Caramel Losanga Tile, $42.95/sq.ft.,

Vinyl

Extremely durable and scratch- and water-resistant, vinyl is a budget-friendly choice. Often designed with a wood-plank look, vinyl can also mimic stone or tile.

Alexanian’s

Fresque Luxury Vinyl Tile in Chagall, $3.49/sq.ft.