October 14, 2015
When it comes to choosing the best flooring type for your home it comes down to practicality and preference. For wet areas such as bathrooms, the laundry and even your kitchen, tiles are the best option, followed by laminate and timber.
Areas such as the theatre room and bedrooms may be best suited to carpet due to the soft texture, insulation, acoustics and cost savings.
Take a look at some of the flooring options for your home below, in order to make the decision process simpler and less stressful.
1. LAMINATE
This type of flooring is a synthetic and inexpensive option that is traditionally designed to imitate the appearance of wood. It’s sold in either tile or plank forms.
Cost
Laminate costs approximately $25 per square metre for supply and $55 laid, although this type of flooring is easier to do yourself so you may be able to save on labour costs if you are technically inclined.
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2. TIMBER
Solid timber planks come in a range of styles and finishes. The options are endless.
Cost
It really varies when it comes to solid timber but costs start at $170 per square metre depending on hardness and go up to $300 laid. Our experts say you’d be hard pressed to find a professional flooring store that will sell supply only as it’s very tricky to DIY timber flooring and can be really expensive if you don’t do it properly.
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Timber used in The Paramount Display Home by Ventura Homes
3. TILES
This type of flooring is one of the most popular options in floor coverings today. There are numerous vinyl and ceramic tile options with an array of designs suitable for all tastes.
Cost
The per metre rate for laying ceramic tiles can vary between $90 to $150 or more. Vinyl tiles are the easiest and quickest to lay, with quotes sitting at roughly $40 to $100 per square metre.
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4. CARPET
This floor covering made from thick woven fabric is perfect for areas of the home such as bedrooms, living rooms and theatre rooms.
Cost
The cost of carpet per square metre can vary drastically in price, dependent on what you have installed in your home.
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A range of flooring types used in The Bel Air Display Home by Ventura Homes
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