AirDrop 1/22/21: Flooring Goals!

“If no one ever took risks, Michaelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor.”

— Neil Simon

Whether you have been on your feet baking delicious chocolate chip cookies in your kitchen, sitting on the rug ‘Zooming’ with your co-workers, or creating space for yourself through meditation, the flooring beneath you can impact the quality of these moments.

Floors offer support and are a way to ground us. It may also be comfortably suited for your unique lifestyle. Flooring can heighten space, embody a lifestyle and throughcolor, style, texture, or pattern when it’s been well cared for, it can last for the many dinner parties to come post SIP!

There’s seriously nothing worse than inexpensive laminate flooring in a multi-million dollar home and flooring that’s refinished can be stunning. I’m clearly a fan of refinished hardwood, but options like wide plank engineered hardwood, can be both contemporary and elegant set in a herringbone or chevron pattern.

I have provided a list of considerations, flooring options, and flooring providers to help kick-start your flooring journey below. Have fun re-imagining your space, and reach out with questions.

Stay safe and remain grounded!

Hugs!

~ CR

& The Team

Sunlight.

Ask yourself, how much sunlight does this space in my house have? With lots of light, you can opt for coffee-colored flooring, go white and bright, or even entertain rich dark artisan hardwood flooring. If you have a smaller space, using dark flooring can make the room stately so don’t be afraid to use it if that’s what you’ve always wanted.

Usage.

What kind of life does your floor see? Does your bathroom double as your kid’s water park with loads of water pools? Tile is a good option as it remains strong after this sort of unforgiving fun. Are you the next Top Chef with many hours on your feet in the kitchen? Maybe stay away from tile and consider cork tiles? I also like marmoleum for the recycled content, color choices and durability. For neighbors below, above, or close to you perhaps consider sound-proof options and sound-proofing between the membranes while also being aware of any HOA requirements (if you are in a condo or townhome).

Budget.

I think great flooring is always worth the investment, especially on a long-term hold. Assessing costs starts with the area of coverage, removal of the old flooring (or not), contractors’ installation fees, plus the cost of any other materials needed like underlayment or baseboards.

Definitions

Engineered Hardwood

It’s constructed with multi-layers of wood and is durable and comes in an array of colors as well as quality types. It can mirror that of a natural solid hardwood but with the benefit of easier upkeep, maintenance, and at a lower cost than hardwood.

Hardwood

This flooring is timeless and durable. Hardwood flooring can be refinished multiple times to hold its polished look or make it contemporary. Common types of hardwood include oak or walnut. As a choice, I stay personally stay away from Rainforest exotics.

Tile

From your outside porch to your inside mud room, tile is applicable in almost any space! Durable & easy to clean, tile makes for a beneficial flooring

option, especially if you want to consider radiant heating in your bathroom to keep your toes nice and warm after a shower. (Check out previous AirDrops for more tile info!)

Laminate

Laminate flooring is cost-effective but is also available to replicate styles including wood, tile or stone but without having the same kind of maintenance, wear or tear that these materials naturally would. Goes in quick and easy in most cases and the 12×12 tiles are simple on the install.

Manufacturers & Installation

One of my favorite flooring contractors has been working with me way long before he worked on Elon Musk’s home! He continues to do beautiful installations for my clients. It’s a unique trade and those best qualified are strictly that – just flooring installers/contractors.

California Carpet

Looking for a floor specialist that can support you in your flooring journey? Try reaching out to the crew at California Carpet! I recommend them often for client flooring options including Marmoleum, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, etc. They truly know the ins and outs of the flooring world.

If you are considering removing carpet, they will recycle carpet when they install a new one – reducing our carbon footprint!

The Floor Store

The Floor store is a great place to start when considering a new floor because they are professionals in the flooring process. Just take a look at their online store: there are ample resources and a project planner that includes the steps associated with a flooring project; this gives you much control as the customer to get yourself organized and confident in the flooring that is right for you!

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~ CR