These materials handle higher moisture better than hardwood and can be installed on a concrete subfloor.
Favorite type of flooring.
Wood is a popular choice for today s kitchens.
Solid wood has been one of the most popular types of flooring in the u s.
Its construction is about as simple as you can get wooden boards or planks about 0 75 inches thick which are installed by nailing them to a wooden subfloor.
The tiles are made by combining a mixture of clay and shale and then firing it in a kiln to harden the ceramic.
It has the character and longevity you love about traditional tile but it s warmer and softer under foot.
Its many colors textures shapes and sizes make it an option that could coordinate well with any room in your home.
High pressured plastic laminates are an alternative that provide the same look for less money.
Once again for a less expensive though less durable type of flooring that s an alternative to porcelain tile turn to vinyl which will cost roughly 50 percent less than tile based on the.
It feels good underfoot and creates a warm look.
Today s prefinished wood floors withstand heavy traffic and water stains.