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  • Flooring
  • June 14, 2022

Need Cheap Flooring? These Are The Best

Sometimes only the best will do.

Other times you go bargain hunting, looking for a better deal. That’s how many owners start searching for “cheap flooring.”

Maybe you’re shocked at the prices you see when you start shopping. You’re looking for economical flooring options to complete a project you’ve been working on. Yet even though your mind says “cheap,” you still want a product that will stand the test of time. You may be willing to cut back on some characteristics, but durability and good looks aren’t it.

Luckily, there are many great options for you, whether you’re remodeling a space in your home on a budget, or are looking for options for a rental.

Even if money isn’t an issue, with today’s innovations, some of these choices are so good, everyone is giving them a second look.

Where should you start?

Carpet

There’s a reason carpet stays at the top of flooring choices to consider: Its price and its availability. While studies show carpet sales have fallen since 2020, it still remains the largest flooring segment, accounting for 48.4% of the overall 18.969 billion square-foot flooring market in 2020.

Carpet sticks around in the marketplace because it works well in so many situations. With a variety of styles, materials, patterns, and colors, it can be a perfect choice for many rooms in your home.

Need Cheap Flooring? These Are The BestCarpet works well in lower traffic situations. You would never install carpet in an entryway, but it can be the perfect choice for a bedroom. It adds comfort that few flooring choices do. Digging your toes between the fibers on a cold morning feels great. It can also act as a sound barrier. That makes it a perfect choice in kids bedrooms, muffling the sounds of dropped toys and make-believe play.

While you can find carpet at every end of the cost spectrum, even the lower end provides comfort and added protection. Just because it’s a “cheap flooring” option doesn’t mean it won’t serve you well. Carpet is built to be stain-resistant and is easy to clean, providing you attack potential stains soon after accidents happen.

If you want a budget-friendly flooring choice, carpet may be the perfect solution.

Luxury Vinyl Planks or Tiles

Homeowners love the look of real hardwood and stone. It’s a top flooring choice for a reason.

That love holds tight no matter what budget you’re trying to stick to. Luckily, there’s an option for you, even if you know you’re looking for the “cheapest” flooring around.

Luxury vinyl planks and tiles provide a realistic finish designed to look like the most popular flooring choices on the market today. If you love hardwood, or want a marble finish in specific areas of your home, you’re going to love luxury vinyl.

Luxury vinyl has undergone an upgrade from what you remember from your parents or grandparents home. Vinyl planks are some of the strongest floors on the market, and if you’re looking for durability, look no further. Luxury vinyl planks have grown so popular, they are often used in commercial applications too.

Because of their popularity, manufacturers have used upgraded technology to increase the benefits for you. In some products, you’ll find the planks are waterproof – yes, they can withstand as much as your family can dish out. You’ll never worry about these in a laundry room or bathroom. Just be aware that standing water is harmful in any situation. If a flood allows water to seep behind baseboards and into the subfloor, it will cause damage.

But luxury vinyl planks and tiles can be great additions in many situations. With their click-and-lock technology, it may be just the DIY project you’ve been looking for (making them even more budget-friendly!)

Laminate

Laminate is another product that’s had a lot of growth and transitions over the years. Laminate has long since been a way for homeowners to get the look of hardwood on a budget-friendly payment plan. If you want the look of hardwood, laminate is often the way to go.

Because the laminate market continues to grow and change, you’ll find laminate flooring has kept up with traditional hardwood’s look and feel. If you have a specific look, style, color, or pattern in mind, chances are you’ll find just what you’re looking for with a laminate floor. Because the look is created with a photograph instead of actual wood, colors may even present a wider selection thanks to technology.

While laminate may not be water-friendly, what it lacks for in withstanding moisture, it makes up for in durability. Some manufacturers do a pretty good job at making water-resistant laminate. Its strength means you’ll never have to worry about what your kids or pets can dish out.

And you can find laminate at all price points, meaning you’ll be able to find the perfect look to fit your budget. Laminate is installed as a floating floor, meaning it uses click-and-lock technology to lay it into place. It’s fairly quick to install it and have it ready to walk on soon after.

Tile 

Another flooring choice that covers all spectrums and price points is tile. You’ll find bargains that can suit any budget, as well as customized pieces that can add an elegant touch.

The key is to look at the strength scale when looking for durability. The Porcelain Enamel Institute has created a PEI scale to help you understand industry standards, and ensure you install tile best suited for your needs. Choose one too low, and you’ll find it’s too thin and brittle to stand up to any kind of wear and tear.

But choose correctly, and you’ll have a flooring that can last for years.

Tile is so durable, you’ll see it all over town. Airports, hospitals, commercial applications, and retail stores all use it because of its strength. Tile is the number one choice in residential bathrooms. It works so well, you’ll often find it in shower stalls, walls, vanities, and backsplashes.

Just be sure to install it correctly to ensure a good fit with the subfloor. When adhesive, grout, tile, and sealers are applied correctly, this is one flooring choice that will handle well for years.

What “cheap flooring” is best for you?

While you may have thought “cheap flooring” at the beginning of your search, chances are you’re thinking a bit differently now. With so many options, a budget-friendly floor doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice durability or good looks.

With so many choices for you, your toughest decision will be to make a decision.

How can we help you select the right floor to suit your needs?

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  • Flooring
  • November 7, 2021

Want Cheap Flooring? We Suggest These

What’s the cheapest flooring option available? You’d be surprised at how many times that question is asked.

There are a lot of reasons people want affordable flooring. They are:

  • Adding flooring to a rental property
  • Fixing and flipping a home
  • Living on a budget
  • Looking for quick fixes for a problem room
  • Wanting to change out decor frequently

Of course, the reasons are endless – sometimes as homeowners, we just don’t want to break the bank by putting in new floors.

Still, if you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you might avoid looking for the answer, worried about the quality of flooring you might get. Thanks to technological advances, there are many inexpensive flooring options available to suit your needs.

Want a do-it-yourself option to save even more money? We can help with that.

Want something that’s as easy to take out as it is to lay into place? We can help with that too.

Want Cheap Flooring? We Suggest TheseWhether you’re looking for a DIY project for a bathroom project, or are redecorating a basement on a budget, there are many commonly used flooring materials that are going to give you long-lasting results with a budget-friendly price tag. Here are our favorite “cheap” flooring options.

Vinyl 

By far, vinyl brings the most to the table when looking for affordable options.

Vinyl flooring comes in sheets, tiles, and planks. It’s primarily made from PVC, which helps provide a durable, water-resistant flooring material that works just about any place inside your home. Want waterproof? With today’s technology, that’s available too.

Vinyl is easy to care for, easy to clean, and can stand up to anything your family can dish out. It provides a softer surface than other flooring options, making it a good choice if you’ll be standing for extended periods of time. While it’s one of the most affordable flooring options, it can also provide you with 25 years or more of life, depending on how well you care for it.

Sheet vinyl is one of the easiest to lay into place. You’ll typically find sheet vinyl in 6-foot and 12-foot widths. It can be difficult to handle as you bring it into your home, so it’s recommended you leave installation up to the professionals.

If you want a do-it-yourself option, consider vinyl tile. It gives you the same look and feel you’ll achieve with sheet vinyl in convenient smaller format tiles. Some provide stick-in-place technology, meaning you can have your room finished in just a few hours. No prior experience needed. It’s an easy project for homeowners to take on themselves.

Want to upgrade the look of your space? Consider luxury vinyl planks. It gives you the look of real hardwood or stone without the expensive price tag. Unlike sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl planks come in workable sizes similar to hardwood planks. Many come in peel-and-stick or click-and-lock systems, making installation fairly easy for those looking to do the work themselves.

No matter your budget, you’ll find one of these vinyl products perfect for home improvement projects.

Laminate

For some homeowners, only hardwood will do. They love the look and feel of traditional hardwood, yet the price tag can quickly scare them off. If you’ve been putting off your home improvement project because you think you can’t afford your dream flooring, take a look at laminate.

Laminate mimics the look of traditional hardwood, yet gives you a more affordable flooring option you’ll love. Laminate is created from a composite of materials, and uses a highly refined photographic image of hardwood embossed on its surface. It is finished with a protective top layer that creates the perfect structure for your busy lifestyle.

Laminate is installed as a floating floor, which means the planks click together and lock in place. Without having to be glued down, they are easier to install. If you want a do-it-yourself project, laminate offers user-friendly installation. Floating floors also offer the benefit of being able to be installed over some existing floors. Trying to hide old vinyl? Laminate may be your new flooring of choice.

Carpet

Carpet continues to be one of the best flooring investments you can make. If you’re focused on budget, carpet may very well be a great option.

Like vinyl, carpet offers you a variety of different options. Have one of our professionals install wall-to-wall carpet, or select a do-it-yourself option with carpet tiles. Depending on which you choose, with regular maintenance, you can easily expect ten years or more of wear.

People love carpet because of the warmth it adds to a space. Walk across it, and you’ll feel the warmth between your toes. Carpet also adds noise-canceling qualities. Carpet is a great addition to an upper floor living space where echoing below may present a problem.

Carpet brings added safety too. Install carpet on stairs to create a safer walking environment. If you have elderly at home, carpet can also cushion in the event of falls.

Carpet does not work well in areas where moisture is an ongoing problem. Avoid putting it in places like bathrooms or laundry spaces. It can be a problem with prolonged moisture, which can eventually lead to mold.

Tile

Ceramic tile is available in an almost unlimited color, pattern, size, and style range. If you can dream it, you can complete your floor design with ceramic tile.

It has the added benefit of being at the lower end of flooring material costs. Look for manufactured tile that’s rated at least a three on the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PCI) scale. Too thin and it will be brittle, and won’t stand the test of time when you use it as flooring material.

You’ll also have to take into account labor costs. Tile needs adhesive and grout to be laid into place. That means your cost will increase for installation. But when well cared for, tile can last for decades. That makes it a great choice for places you might not want to frequently remodel, like bathrooms or laundry rooms.

What’s your flooring of choice? 

Just because you start searching for cheap flooring options, doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Find an affordable flooring material that suits your needs, one you’ll love now and for years into the future.

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