If you’ve just closed on your dream new build, chances are you will have a range of decisions to make now – from tiles and countertops to flooring.
While all décor choices will change the feeling in your home, nothing has the impact of flooring.
As well as setting the overall tone, flooring can change everything from how you decorate to how often you are cleaning.
So, with that in mind, what are the most popular flooring options for new build homes in the UK?
The most popular flooring options for newly built homes
Hardwood
There’s a reason grand historical residences used hardwood flooring throughout their homes.
Timeless, durable, and elegant, it can last decades with regular maintenance and, depending on where you live, can even boost the resale value of your home if you decide to sell on at any point.
Plus, with a choice of woods, patterns, wood stains, and a variety of methods of laying the flooring to choose from, you have the benefit of truly personalising your flooring.
However, it is important to note that hardwood flooring is not the best option for those on a budget or for rooms that experience a lot of humidity and water splashes – like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
These conditions can cause the wooden planks to buckle, cup, curl, or crown – leading to them needing to be replaced.
Carpet
Carpet may well be the most recognisable and comforting flooring choice for homes because most of us likely grew up with carpet in our childhood homes.
Now available in an almost endless selection of:
- Price points
- Colours
- Styles
- Materials
Carpetting can showcase your personal style as well as help to make your home feel more comfortable and cosy underfoot.
Plus, with the ability to reduce impact and airborne sounds, it can help muffle the noise of rambunctious children and loud TVs.
However, if your home is particularly mucky or warm, carpet may not be the best choice for you. Cleaning carpet can be much more taxing, especially if your household is prone to accidents that can cause stains.
Vinyl
Vinyl flooring is one of the most cost-effective, durable, and easy-to-maintain flooring options for homes in the UK.
It comes in thousands of designs and can be purchased in sheets, tiles, or planks, helping you to personalise your home and highlight key areas – even bathrooms and kitchens.
It’s also softer and warmer underfoot than tiles and has sound-reducing properties. However, it can fade after a few years of direct sunlight and if it’s not sealed properly after installation, its waterproofing can be lost, leading to it needing to be replaced.
Luxury Vinyl
Made of similar materials, luxury vinyl is a thicker, more durable version of vinyl flooring.
Offering many of the same benefits – cost-effectiveness, a wide range of styles, and waterproofing – with increased benefits, which include:
- Thicker flooring for increased comfort
- Increased layers of material make it more durable
- A longer lifespan
If you love the idea of vinyl but need something that will stand up to mucky paws and boots for longer, luxury vinyl is for you. Just be aware, this increased quality will bring with it a higher price tag per square meter.
Laminate
Also manufactured from layers of polymers, laminate flooring can replicate the appearance and texture of other flooring types, such as hardwood or tiles, with the added benefits of waterproofing and durability.
Economical, long-lasting, and resistant to stains and water damage, laminate flooring is a great choice for any rooms in new builds and older homes alike in the soggy UK.
It is worth knowing, however, that if your laminate flooring does sustain damage it will need to be replaced – as sanding and resurfacing are not possible. The good news is, that this should be a fairly quick and simple job – so it might be worth keeping some excess laminate panels in case of future repairs.
Find high-quality domestic flooring at LJV!
At LJV Carpets & Flooring, you can find thousands of flooring types ideal for new builds and homes that have a bit more history.
Plus, with some of the most affordable prices on the market and specialist installation from our flooring experts – you can sort your flooring dilemma in one hit.
Letting you enjoy your downtime, safe in the knowledge that we’ll take care of everything.
If you have any questions or would like help with flooring recommendations for your new build, give us a call today on 01942 369 017 or email us at ljv.carpets@gmail.com and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.