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Home Renovation: Why should opt for water-resistant flooring

12 May 2020

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Each part of home renovation is a difficult decision. You have to choose the perfect option for each part and it is not easy when there are thousands of options.

The flooring of a home is a crucial decision as you want to install something durable and reliable.

Waterproof flooring has been quite a popular option.

Also, for flooring your commercial place GRP Gratings is a good option that gives your floor long life.

Waterproof flooring means that your floor will not absorb the moisture which can come from the humid air or spilled water on the floor.

For instance, take a NuCore vinyl plank and submerge it in a water tank when you take it out it will be as good as new.

Now if you are still not convinced here are a few more reasons why you should get waterproof flooring done in your home.

1.     They won’t get stained

Pets and toddlers are a part of every home and with them, the chances of water spills increase ten-fold. Even if you don’t have either, guests and your clumsiness can be the cause of spills too. The spills then become stains that will haunt you until you get them changed. With waterproof flooring installed you can just wipe the spill and everything will be as good as new.

2.     Easy cleaning

With other flooring types, you have to clean in the cracks with subs and use soapy water if you want your floor to shine. With waterproof flooring, you don’t have to worry about anything a simple mop or a daily sweep and your floors will be shining for years to come.

3.     Versatile Style

Vinyl floors have always had several design options from which the homeowners could choose. But now they have moved a step ahead and you can get a vinyl floor which not only looks but feel like hardwood.

4.     Easy to install

The floors are easy to install so much so that you can do it yourself. You won’t even have to remove the previous layer of tiles as they can be installed on them. They will even out the cracks and tilted tiles.

5.     cost-effective

They’re a much cheaper option than the real hardwood floor considering the tiles and installation cost. The reason is that the materials used to make the planks are less costly. However, the flooring does not look cheap. It is quite resilient against any kind of damage.

6.     Can be installed anywhere and everywhere

The hardwood floors can be installed in any part of the home you desire. It can be your bedroom, your lounge, swimming pool area, and even your backyard. The designs of the planks can be changed based on what type of mood you plan your room to have. They can be luxurious, chic, modern, or even traditional.

7.     Protection

We all know that the waterproof flooring doesn’t the floor absorb moisture. But do you know what will happen of the moisture gets absorbed?

The moisture which is absorbed by soft flooring, carpet, and wooden tiles can cause mold, mildew, and asthmatic issues. Other than that if the moisture is retained then it can also the cause of foul scent and plague in the house. With waterproof flooring in place, you will be able to eliminate all those hazards.

Opting for waterproof vinyl planks means that you can get the design you want at an affordable price. Your flooring would be long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing.