Your flooring is among the most abused parts of the house. Every day it has to endure dirty shoes, muddy paws, scraping chair legs, and more. If you are considering replacing your floors, think hard about how it will be used for each room in the house before making any decisions. After all, what might be perfect for the living room or bedroom may turn out to be impractical to use in the kitchen.

 

Here are some points you should keep in mind:

 

Does your family track in mud and dirt all the time?

Put down flooring that can catch dirt but is also easy-to-clean. Interior designers suggest ceramic tiles or porcelain for mudrooms because they are relatively low-maintenance and very durable, too. All they need is a quick sweeping or vacuuming to remove debris, and a little mopping for more stubborn dirt.

 

Do you have tiny tornadoes in the playroom?

If your kids are a bunch of firecrackers, you’d definitely want something soft so they can sit, play, and lay on it. A low, tightly woven loop area rug or wall-to-wall carpeting would be perfect.

 

Do you like something cozy for your bedroom?

Although hardwood flooring is a popular choice for other rooms, you might want something comfier for your bedroom. After all, you’d be walking around your own room barefoot a lot, so you better have something your feet would be happy to walk on.

 

Do you often entertain in the dining room?

If so, hardwood floor is the clear winner for you. Hardwood floors add instant warmth to any room. Wear also adds character to wood floors over time too. Additionally, you can consider a dense area rug that is easy to clean in case of spills (which are inevitable anyway).

 

Do you have rowdy pets?

Tiles and bamboo flooring are excellent choices for homes with pets. You might want to keep wall to wall carpet at bay for now. But if you really love it, go for a stain-resistant one and choose a colour that could conceal stains better.

 

Do you want something trendy for your kitchen?

You can always opt for something out of the box. You are not confined to light and dark woods or tiles. You can go for cork or vinyl flooring that also looks like real wood. You might want to consider gray as we see this hue more and more this year.

 

Do you want a luxurious bathroom?

Who doesn’t, right? Well, whatever you choose, let it not be carpet. It is not just the place for carpets. There is too much moisture and it can get difficult when you have to clean every spill of toiletries or cosmetics.

 

For a whole range of flooring options perfect for every room in your house, check out Tony’s Flooring Center! We’d be happy to help you find the appropriate flooring for each room!

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should Toronto homeowners know about floors?

When considering floors, evaluate durability, maintenance requirements, and cost per square foot for your specific needs. Tony’s Flooring Centre at 268 Royal York Rd offers expert advice and free estimates to help you make the right choice for your Toronto home.

Can tile be installed over radiant heating?

Yes, tile is ideal for radiant floor heating — its thermal conductivity efficiently transfers heat to the room surface. Porcelain and ceramic tiles heat up quickly and retain warmth, making it a popular energy-efficient upgrade in Toronto homes.

What is the best tile for kitchen floors?

Porcelain tile with a textured or matte finish provides the best combination of durability and slip resistance for kitchens. Choose tiles rated PEI 4 or higher for heavy-traffic kitchen use.

Visit Our Etobicoke Flooring Showroom

See and feel the difference quality flooring makes. Tony’s Flooring Centre features a 4,100 sq ft showroom at 268 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke. Call (416) 255-9631 or request a free quote online. Open Tuesday through Saturday.