Different Types of Flooring Materials

With the rapid development of technology, there are many kinds of flooring materials to choose from. Different types of flooring materials have its unique functions, benefits and disadvantages. Here are some of the more common flooring.
l  Concrete Flooring

                                          Ordinary Concrete Floor                        

                                          Polished Concrete Floor                  

Concrete flooring is one of the most important floors. It is extremely strong and is able to withstand the pressure from very heavy equipment such as cars, trucks, etc. Usually used in factories, warehouses, parking lots, etc.

l  Wood Flooring or Timber Flooring

Real Wood Floor

Wood Flooring or Timber Flooring is natural materials. It is healthier and more environmentally-friendly green. Mainly used in individual homes, high-end private places and basketball courts.

l  Stone Flooring

Marble Floor

Terrazzo (Marble Chips) Floor

Stone flooring is natural, beautiful, and always stylish. Natural stone tiles also come in different types like limestone, granite, marble, sandstone, slate, travertine, etc. The naturally cool, hard surface is ideal for warm climates.

l  Tile Flooring

Frosted Tile Floor

Mosaic Tile Floor

Tile flooring is very old, common and popular types of flooring. The tiles are mostly coloured and glazed. They are available in many types like vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles, etc.

l  Carpet Flooring

Wool Carpet

Plastic Carpet

Carpet flooring is the most versatile of all flooring options, featuring more colors and textures than any other types of flooring. It resists moisture, crushing, mildew, etc. It is also a good sound absorber.

l  PVC Flooring

PVC Floor

PVC means Polyvinyl Chloride. These tiles are colourful, having a very smooth top surface and a rough lower surface. PVC flooring has a shiny, modern appearance and is popular for its cost-effectiveness, quality and durability.

l  Linoleum Flooring

Linoleum Floor

Linoleum flooring is made of linseed oil, wood or cork powder, and ground stone. It is recyclable material and available in different colors, styles and patterns and resists water easily. It is most commonly used in kitchen, bathroom and laundry rooms.