Live in a busy home? With kids running through the halls, dogs scratching the kitchen floors and guests coming and going, not every flooring material will be able to keep up. Choosing the right flooring for the busiest areas of your home matters. Getting it wrong can cost you even more in the long run. 

The good thing? With modern flooring options, it’s better than ever. At Carpet To Go Flooring, our team helps homeowners across the Carolinas find the right products for their spaces. Here’s what we recommend for your home. 

Do You Understand the Traffic of Your Home?

Before you start shopping for flooring, think about what the floor will face. High traffic can mean several things. For example, a home with three dogs and young kids has very different demands than a floor in a home with two adults and no pets.

Before heading out to the store, ask yourself the following questions:

  • How much foot traffic does the area get on a daily basis?
  • Are pets or kids in the picture?
  • Is spill resistance a priority?
  • Are scratches a concern?

By answering all of these questions, you can narrow down your options in a showroom full of products.

Your Flooring Options

There are several flooring options available. At Carpet To Go Flooring, we carry a variety of materials. Here’s what you have to choose from:

Laminate, The Scratch Resistance Champion

Do scratch resistance and overall wearability come first? Modern laminate flooring might be just what you need. Before you write it off based on what it was years ago, get to know what it is today.

Old laminate floors used to separate and buckle when they got wet, not anymore. Today, many options are waterproof, scratch and wear-resistant. Because of this, laminate is one of the most durable options on the market. 

Hardwood, Elegant but Know the Trade-Offs

Hardwood flooring is timeless and brings character to any home. Have dogs and kids? Heavy foot traffic and scratches are likely a big concern. Because of this, hardwood probably isn’t ideal for the busiest areas of the home.

Don’t write off hardwood flooring altogether though, its beauty can shine in lower traffic areas like the dining room, master bedroom or home office. It’s beautiful and lasts. Just be honest about where it’s going and what it will face day to day.

Waterproof Flooring, The Best Choice for Spills

Are spills a regular part of life in your home? If you have kids or pets, they probably are. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and other waterproof flooring options are made to withstand moisture in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms and any other space where spills and splashes are a regular occurrence. 

Waterproof floors have come a long way. Nowadays, they feature realistic image layers that make them hard to tell apart from wood and stone. Plus, they are durable and easy to maintain without the worry of water damage. Just know that the products themselves are waterproof, but leaving standing water can damage the subfloor over time. 

Ceramic Tile, Built for Durability

Ceramic tile is one of the most durable flooring options you can choose for your home. It stands up to heavy foot traffic, is easy to clean and stands up to moisture without issues. In entryways, kitchens and laundry rooms, ceramic tile is practical and long-lasting.

Unfortunately, comfort is a trade-off. Tile is harder underfoot than its counterparts and can feel cold. That said, in terms of durability, it’s hard to beat tile.

How Can You Find the Right Fit for Your Home?

Finding flooring for high-traffic areas depends on your household, lifestyle and demands of each space. At Carpet To Go Flooring, our team asks the right questions so you can find the product that makes sense for your home, not just what looks good on the showroom floor.

Visit one of our showrooms in Charlotte, Mooresville, Concord, Winston-Salem or Charleston, SC or contact us to schedule a free in-home consultation today!