A floor made of real wood looks good and stands for high quality. However, financial means are not always available to line the apartment or house with real wood. If there are children and animals living in the household, a wooden floor may be subject to heavy wear and tear. Therefore, it is worth considering an alternative. Modern flooring made of vinyl, laminate and tiles offer the desired wood look and have many advantages.
Thus, a floor covering made of laminate is quite inexpensive and available in many shades, patterns and decors. The so-called click laminate has the advantage that it can be installed on your own. In this case, the laminate panels are clicked together on an insulating layer. The vinyl flooring is available either as rolled goods or for laying as tiles. The flooring, which is made of plastic, is characterized by the fact that it is particularly durable, easy to clean and abrasion resistant. When buying a vinyl floor, make sure that it meets environmental criteria.
A real eye-catcher are tiles in wood look. Since these are made of stoneware or ceramic, they have a high thermal conductivity. For this reason, tiles are particularly suitable when it comes to installing underfloor heating. In addition, tiles protect well against moisture and are generally very durable. No matter what material you choose, wood floor replicas come in different varieties. Some models even have a relief-like surface that replicates the texture of wood. To make the floor look even more authentic, it can be laid out in herringbone or ship's bottom patterns.
Source: Immowelt AG
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