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Traffic influences the type of flooring. People tend to go for carpet in bedrooms and in living areas whereas marble flooring is an ideal choice for kitchens. Some locations and suitable flooring for them are following.
Kitchen Flooring OptionsKitchen floors take a lot of wear and tear. So the flooring should be water resistant, durable, fire proof, Bacteria free and easy to wash. The following are suitable flooring for kitchens.
Terrazzo FlooringThis flooring is durable, easy to wash, but requires periodic polishing to maintain shining. The choice is limited to natural colors and to colors of the chips. It is slippery when wet.
Marble FlooringThis flooring is an ideal choice for kitchens as this is easy to clean and wipe. This flooring is hard and durable, stain free and fire resistant.
Ceramic Tile FlooringThis flooring is also a good choice for kitchens. Tile flooring is strong, stain free, scratch resistant, bacteria free, fire proof, anti-slip and easy to wash. Ceramic tile flooring does not require any polishing. It has very long life and provides various combinations in terms of designs, colors and finishes.
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Tiles allover
Bathroom Flooring OptionsA bathroom is a place where a person can feel relaxed and comfortable. It needs special flooring as it refreshes our body and mind. The following flooring is laid in a bathroom.
Terrazzo FlooringThis flooring is durable, easy to wash, but requires periodic polishing to maintain shining. The choice is limited to natural colors and color of the chips. It is slippery when wet.
Marble FlooringThis flooring is also ideal choice for bathrooms as this is easy to clean and wipe. This flooring is hard and durable, stain free and fire resistant.
Ceramic Tile FlooringThis flooring is also a good choice for bathrooms. Tile flooring is strong, stain free, scratch resistant, bacteria free, fire proof, anti-slip and easy to wash. Ceramic tile flooring does not require any polishing. It has very long life and provides various combinations in terms of designs, colors and finishes.
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Cool blue
Bedroom Flooring OptionsBedroom is a place where flooring should be beautiful as well as comfortable. The following are flooring for bedroom.
Terrazzo FlooringThis flooring is durable, easy to wash, but requires periodic polishing to maintain shining. The choice is limited to natural colors and color of the chips. It is slippery when wet.
Marble FlooringThis flooring is also good choice for bedroom as this is easy to clean and wipe. This flooring is hard and durable, stain free and fire resistant.
Ceramic Tile FlooringThis flooring is a good option for bedrooms. Tile flooring is strong, stain free, scratch resistant, bacteria free, fire proof, anti-slip and easy to wash. Ceramic tile flooring does not require any polishing. It has very long life and provides various combinations in terms of designs, colors and finishes.
Wooden flooringThis type of flooring is also ideal flooring for bedroom. It is noise less and provides good insulation to room. This flooring does not get heated during summer and also does not get cool during winter like other floorings. The occupants can use the room bare footed.
Note: Rolling furniture such as chairs, TV stands etc. can damage finishing very quickly if used regularly. Make sure that floor is protected or rollers are not made of metal or other damaging materials. Regular maintenance is required.
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Living room/lobby Flooring OptionsLiving room is a place where you spend most of your time. So the flooring should be durable and comfortable. The following floorings are laid in a living room.
Terrazzo Flooring This flooring is durable, easy to wash, but requires periodic polishing to maintain shining. The choice is limited to natural colors and color of the chips. It is slippery when wet.
Marble FlooringThis flooring is also good choice for living room/lobby as this is easy to clean and wipe. This flooring is hard and durable, stain free and fire resistant.
Ceramic Tile FlooringThis flooring is also a good choice for living room/lobby. Tile flooring is strong, stain free, scratch resistant, bacteria free, fire proof, anti-slip and easy to wash. Ceramic tile flooring does not require any polishing. It has very long life and provides various combinations in terms of designs, colors and finishes.
Wooden flooringThis type of flooring is also ideal flooring for living room/lobby. It is noise less and provides good insulation to room. This flooring does not get heated during summer and also does not get cool during winter like other floorings. The occupants can use the room bare footed.
Vinyl TilesThese tiles are backed by latex and are comfortable to walk on. They are flexible and easy to handle and lay. They come in many colors and designs. It is ideal for maintaining clean room condition. It is calendered laminated solid resilient, unbreakable and flexible PVC vinyl flooring with properties of high wear resistance and resilience.
Note: Rolling furniture such as chairs, TV stands etc. can damage finishing very quickly if used regularly. Make sure that floor is protected or rollers are not made of metal or other damaging materials. Regular maintenance is required.
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| | By Anonymous - On 7/11/2011 10:49:23 AM | | Each Aspect are nice but it depends upon budget.Now in this recent fast world, it should be appropriate to use ceramic or vitrified tiles.Easy to fit and instant ready for use and also its acid proof.We cant get uniform color in bulk as well as headache for wastage and fitting and policing requirement.No doubt granite is most durable and hard stone,it would be used in kitchen.If kota Stone can get in same color it would be durable. That all - Munaf |
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| | By prasadtvp - On 7/10/2011 8:00:26 PM | | Use Granite Varieties for Reception area. It gives much Rich look than any other type flooring. |
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| | By Salome Dagnachew - On 7/9/2011 9:20:20 PM | | I am asked to decorate a 3 star hotel reception area and short of creative idea. any suggetion? |
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| | By Anonymous - On 6/6/2011 6:57:46 PM | | give more articles about the materials. if you brought the advantages and disadvantages we could identify the good material for our pupose |
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| | By Anonymous - On 4/1/2010 7:54:06 AM | | Your article is good & provides basic information. It would have been better if you had covered different types of tiles avaiable ( ceramic/vitrified/ Glossy/Mat finish/stone finish,etc)along with their advantages & disadvantages and the areas where they should be prefered. |
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| | By Anonymous - On 1/4/2009 7:17:24 PM | | we are construting a house. Average building cost is Rs 1500 per sq ft. Is this Ok ?secondly, flooring is being provided within the above cost at Rs 70 per sq ft. what kind of marble can we expect at this rate ? |
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