Make GharExpert your home page! Channels| Groups| Forums| Videos| Blog | News  
Free Newsletter !
Interior, Exterior, Vastu, Home construction & Home improvement network
Sign in  Sign up Unable to login? Forgot Password?

  HomeConstruction Interior Exterior Vastu EstimatorQ&AServicesShop  
Search on GharExpert  Chat now!  Share your picture  >>
Home Arrow Flooring



Appropriate Flooring for different Locations

 


Traffic influences 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 Options

Kitchen 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 Flooring

This 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 Flooring

This 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 Flooring

This 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. 

Tile flooring in kitchen

(This Picture is Contributed by "Ashish")

Tiles allover

Bathroom Flooring Options

A 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 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 Flooring

This 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 Flooring

This 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.

Tile flooring in bathroom

(This Picture is Contributed by "Ritika")

Cool blue

Bedroom Flooring Options

Bedroom is a place where flooring should be beautiful as well as comfortable. The following are flooring for bedroom. 

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 Flooring

This 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 Flooring

This 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 flooring

This 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.

Wood flooring in Kitchen

This Picture isContributed by "Ritika")

Wooden wow...

Living room/lobby Flooring Options

Living 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 Flooring

This 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 Flooring

This 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 flooring

This 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 Tiles

These 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.

Living room flooring

Luxry flooring

 

 
corner corner
Feedback
Was this article helpful? Let us know how can
we improve it. We welcome both negative and
positive comments.
Your name   :Anonymous
corner corner
 
 
Discuss in forums
Do you need more information? Discuss
with other community members in the
Forums area of the site. Enter details below!
Login or register yourself on GharExpert to
click here
corner corner
 
2  Comment(s)
Anonymous
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 ?
 
oeszgjq cpwzngr
By oeszgjq cpwzngr - On 8/24/2008 11:48:41 PM
pmbcox yhvmoiq vrpumf hxfmcyjp birdutws kqbl ibeg
Discuss in forums
By: PritiArora - On 5/13/2009 - 4371 View(s) - 2 Comment(s)
For Exclusive Interior in NCR
Related Articles
Linoleum
Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum flooring is a popular choice when you are looking for style and ease at the budget. You can choose any color ..
Cork
Cork Flooring
Cork is a new option for flooring these days. Cork is made from oak tree and gives a natural feeling for flooring in ..
More Articles
Read View all
Related Images
tiles
tiles
Floor tiles fixing
Floor tiles fixing
Wall Tiles
Wall Tiles
floor tile
floor tile
View all View all
Hot Articles
Linoleum
Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum flooring is a popular choice when you are looking for style and ease at the budget. You can choose any color ..
Read Read more
Cork
Cork Flooring
Cork is a new option for flooring these days. Cork is made from oak tree and gives a natural feeling for flooring in ..
Read Read more
More featured articles
Your ad here
| Home | Construction | Interior | Exterior | Vastu | Cost estimator | Ques & Ans | Experts | Forums | Channels | Groups |
| Gallery | Picture story| Style made simple| Decorating slide show| Tips| Give your feedback |
| Advertise with us| About us | Contact us | RSS |  Blog  | Terms of service |
Copyright 2007- GharExpert.com All rights reserved.