How Do I Compare Carpet Tiles Vs. Timber Flooring?
- 1). Compare the costs. Floor tiles are substantially cheaper than timber flooring. Carpet tiles vary in cost by design and carpet fiber but are cheaper to ship and install. Timber prices vary also but are much more expensive as the boards need to be cut, sanded, dyed, polished, shipped and installed.
- 2). Decide how long you can take to install your flooring. Carpet tiles are the easiest to install and can be done without professional help; if there are no peculiar shapes in a room, they can be installed in an afternoon. Timber flooring should be installed by professionals; for overlay timber flooring (installed over original floorboards) it can take a day, but other types of timber flooring will take longer.
- 3). Consider the style of the room. Carpet tiles create a softer effect and feel softer underfoot. Carpet tiles come in a variety of colors and fibers that can be mixed and matched to create a unique flooring style. Timber flooring is often considered to give either a Scandinavian or a stylish New York apartment look to a modern room. It is a flooring type that will fit most interior styles if left with the natural wood finish.
- 4). Decide on your cleaning method. Timber is a practical and hard-wearing surface, easy to sweep or mop clean and will not need to be re-polished too often. Carpet tiles must be vacuumed and after a while, washed with a special carpet cleaner.
- 5). Use these steps to research carpet tile and timber flooring companies online.
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