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How
to Choose the Right Flooring to Fit Your
Lifestyle
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by: ARA
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(ARA)
– Choosing the right floor for your home is a
big decision. It sets the tone for the whole
interior of your house, and is the foundation for
everything else you put in a room. Your choice
should fit not only the way you want your home to
look, but also the way your family lives.
“When making a decision about flooring, keep in
mind such factors as design options, comfort,
warmth, safety and maintenance,” says Piera
Marotto of Forbo Linoleum, Inc. “And don’t
forget you can have fun with color!”
Each family is unique and will have different
demands and expectations for their flooring
choice. A large family with kids will have a
different set of needs than a retired couple. Pet
owners will have particular requirements as well.
Allergy and asthma sufferers will need to keep a
clean and dust free environment.
For households that have light traffic, carpet is
one option. It is an attractive addition to a room
and the color choices are virtually unlimited. It
is however, high maintenance -- regular vacuuming
and shampooing are mandatory, and stains are a
constant worry.
Hardwood floors are a classic choice for many
homes, and they work with most kinds of décor.
However, they are sensitive to climate changes and
may expand and contract throughout the year. They
are also susceptible to water damage and need
constant maintenance. These kinds of floors can
also be quite cool in the wintertime.
A flooring choice that has a lot more flexibility
is Marmoleum. Made mainly from organic materials,
it is an environmentally friendly surface that is
easy to maintain and is enhanced by time. Exposure
to the air serves to increase its durability, yet
it remains a comfortable and warm surface on which
to walk.
“Homeowners today want a flooring product that
is easy to clean, comfortable to live with and one
that looks great too,” says Marotto.
“Marmoleum is an exciting alternative.”
Cleaning involves just the occasional dust and
damp mopping. Unlike with other surfaces, muddy
footprints and other stains don’t sink in. They
can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth.
Not only is Marmoleum practical, it can enhance
any interior design style from retro to modern to
country. Available in sheet or tiles, it can be
customized with decorative border and corner
pieces. Colors range from solids to cubed or
spattered effects and can be mixed in unlimited
ways. Some of the color palettes offered include
mixed greens, rhythmic blues, grey-dations,
sunsets boulevard, and neutral color
collaborators.
“If you can imagine it, you can create it,”
adds Marotto. “Have fun with it!”
For more information about Marmoleum, or to find
the dealer nearest you, log on to
www.themarmoleumstore.com or call (866) MARMOLEUM.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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