There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing between carpeting and hardwood floors for your Ottawa home. The following are some of the most important pros and cons.
Hardwood floors:
- Are aesthetically pleasing.
- Are easy to maintain and keep sanitary.
- Will go well with nearly any décor.
- Improve resale value of the home.
- Help a room feel larger.
Carpeted floors:
- Help keep rooms warm and conserve energy in the winter.
- Cut back on the noise levels in a room.
- Not slippery, and safer to fall on.
- Come in many colors and styles.
More to consider:
- Wood floors will add value to a home for resale, if they are in good condition. This does not mean it is a good idea to install wood floors in order to sell, but rather that existing wood should be refinished. Most buyers look at carpet as something that can be replaced when it becomes worn or if it does not suit the homeowner’s desire.
- Carpet will keep a house warmer in the winter, saving on the energy bill and maintaining a warm and cozy temperature in your home.
- Allergies can be intensified by allergens that become trapped in the carpet. Asthma can also be made worse if the carpet is not kept clean. Carpets will hold in pollen, hair, dander, dirt and more.
- If you opt for carpet, problems that come about due to allergies and asthma can be reduced by steam cleaning the carpet regularly. It is also important to consider that vinyl flooring emits gases that can worsen asthma.
Considering carpet or hardwood floors for your flooring project? Count on these Ottawa Flooring stores for the right advice:
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[column size=”1/3″]Address: 48 Colonnade Rd
Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7J6
Phone: (613) 274-7977
Email: sales@continentalflooring.ca
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