What is the most durable type of flooring?

The type of floor that will offer most durability is partly about the material, but can also come down to which room it is being fitted in. Different rooms in a home are used for different purposes and flooring that will last for decades in one room will wear out quickly in another.

These are the most durable types for each main room.

Living room

Many people opt for carpets in their living rooms, because they are soft underfoot and add warmth. Carpeting will be a durable choice if you do not have either children or pets. Both can cause staining, while cats or dogs can also permanently damage carpets with their claws.

For those with pets, choosing engineered wooden flooring for a living room will provide a highly durable, scratch- and stain-proof option that offers some of the same warmth as carpeting.

Kitchen

Durability in a kitchen floor is defined by resistance to stains, as food preparation inevitably leads to spillages. Ideally, a kitchen floor should also be hard, so that it does not crack or scratch if heavy objects are dropped onto it. That is why so many people choose stone or tiling for the floors of their kitchens.

Luxury vinyl tiling (LVT) flooring will give you the best of both options, as it can recreate the look of stone floors at a lower cost, while providing a hard floor surface that can be wiped clean quickly and easily.

Bathroom

A durable bathroom floor must be able to cope with temperature rises – such as when a shower is on – and water. That rules out either carpeting or ordinary wooden floors, as the water will quickly cause rotting and other damage.

Either laminates or tiles will be the best and most durable flooring for a bathroom. There are laminates available that mimic the look of surfaces like wood and these also come with a coating designed to protect them against water damage.

Bedrooms

When it comes to bedrooms, most types of floor surface will be equally durable for an adult room. For that reason, many choose carpeting because it also helps to keep heat in the rooms.

With children being children, a child’s bedroom will likely be more vulnerable to damage. Either vinyl tiling or carpet tiles will provide a hardwearing, easy-to-clean and long-lasting flooring option for these.

You can get detailed advice seven days a week about the most durable floors for your home from a reputable flooring provider.