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Locate the strongest Flooring to Homes.
The floor of a home is perhaps the most important surface you will be installing when it comes to renovating a home. It is the mainstay of your interior, though of more importance, the workhorse of your home. In case of a family who has children, pets or just a lot of traffic, durability is not a choice, but a need.
We know at JEM remodel and construction that the investment in flooring is long term. You require a surface that is able to hold up spills, scratches and the daily wear and tear of life and still look beautiful. We have listed the most durable flooring solutions available today below and can help you find the balance between the aesthetics and strength.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Tile (LVT): The Waterproof Leader.
Over the past decade, the luxury vinyl flooring has changed into being an affordable substitute to a durable and technologically advanced flooring on the market. In contrast to the hardboard-style of the traditional sheets of vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) are rigid core construction (which typically includes stone-plastic composite cores or wood-plastic composite cores) which are incredibly impact resistant.
The difference between LVP and LVT to households is that they are entirely waterproof. Vinyl takes spilled red wine in the kitchen, a dog running through the mudroom, and overflowing toilet in the bathroom without warping or swelling. The uppermost layer, the wear layer, is measured in mils. As an exceptionally durable household floor, we suggest a wear layer of 20 mil or more. This will provide a layer of protection to the printed image layer beneath, due to pet claws or dragging furniture.
Key Benefits:
100% Waterproof: Perfect in a basement, bathroom and kitchen where there is always a threat of moisture.
Scratch Resistance: Core floors are of high density and this features high resistance to dents compared to the traditional wood.
Comfort: Slightly more comfortable to stand on than stone or ceramic, with just a little cushioning in case you have to stand on it a long time.
Should you need to match the aesthetics of your entire home with a single type of flooring that can be installed in both wet and dry environments, consider our vinyl construction flooring services to understand how we are able to create consistent transitions.
Porcelain and Ceramic Tile: The Everlasting Choice
In the eyes of the homeowner desiring maximum life ever, porcelain tile is the gold standard. When correctly fitted tile flooring can last 50 to 100 years- often more than the building. Porcelain is a heavier and less porous relative of ceramic and is the best option when choosing a material that can withstand extensive use in the household.
Tile is hard and therefore durable. It is stainless and totally impervious to water and scratches. Appliances can be dragged over it, and heavy pots can be dropped, and great dogs may be run on it without the slightest risk of injury to the covering. It should be mentioned, though, that the tile itself is not destructible, however, the grout lines need to be maintained. Epoxy grout (not requiring sealing, making it resistant to staining), or choosing large-format tiles, which ensure fewer grout lines, are modern methods of installing tiles that can be used to avoid this problem.
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Hardness: Tile is the hardest surface although it is durable. Being on the feet all day can be exhausting and broken glass pieces will break easily.
Thermal Properties: Tile is a good match to the radiant heating systems, which adds warmth to the durability.
To have tile installed in the kitchens and doorways that require the most abuse, book a consultation to talk about how large-format porcelain can provide you with a modern and low-maintenance appearance.
Engineered Hardwood: Beauty and Stability
Most house owners are fond of the appearance of solid hardwood but fear that it is too vulnerable to humidity and scratches. Engineered hardwood gives a good option. Engineered planks have a more stable construction and are built with a plywood or HDF base and a top layer of real wood veneer. They do not swell and shrink with variations in humidity as do solid wood, so are usable in below-grade applications such as the basement of the house or over concrete slabs.
The thickness of the veneer is important when choosing engineered hardwood that will last. With a heavier veneer, the floor can be refinished either once or twice depending on the depth of the scratches that happen over time. In addition, seek out factory coated aluminum oxide finishes. These factory finishes are much more resistant than site-finished versions, and offer a good shield against UV fading and abrasion on the surface.
Key Advantages:
Climate Stability: It is stable in the humid climate compared to solid hardwood.
Refinishable: Sanding out damage can be done depending on the thickness of the top layer.
Aesthetic Value: Provides the true resale value of solid planks with high maintenance without the high cost.
Our project gallery of hardwood floors shows the variety of wire-brushed and hand-scraped surfaces that allow daily wear and tear to be concealed.
Polished Concrete: The Industrial Modernist.
Polished concrete is probably the most durable type of flooring material out there in case your house has a more modern look or if you are completing a basement. It is really the structural slab of your home made fine and shiny.
Since it is a part of the foundation of the home, it cannot be washed away, scratched, or hit by objects as floating floor. It is the end of the day low maintenance solution, and needs dust mopping every now and then. Polished concrete is a good choice when the household has severe allergies, as it does not retain dust mites, mold or pollen in the fibers or grout lines.
Pros and Cons:
Duration: It will be as long as the home.
Maintenance: It is very easy to keep clean; it does not need to be waxed or sealed after it is first treated.
Comfort: Surface is the hardest, carpeting in the living rooms is highly advisable to minimize noise as well as provide warmth.
The importance of Professional Installation in terms of Durability
Even high-end and most expensive flooring material will end up failing early should it be installed improperly. We are focused on the fact that durability begins at JEM Remodel and Construction on the inside. It is necessary to have a perfectly flat subfloor where a floating vinyl floor is going to be installed so the locking mechanisms do not snap. Tile must be covered with mortar adequately as it otherwise creates a hollow spot causing cracking. The engineered wood has certain acclimatization needed to the humidity of your home before being installed.
We control the entire installation process to make sure that your warranty is not void and to make sure that your floor performs with the promises. We do the work of preparing the sub floor, choosing the underlayment and making your new floor look just right on day one, but making it stay safe over the decades.
Need to renovate your house with long lasting flooring?
The selection of the appropriate material is based on your lifestyle, budget, and the room that you want. We are ready to assist you in getting solutions to your rental property that are waterproof, or pet-friendly engineered wood that is built with the future in your primary residence..
Call JEM Remodel and Construction now to make a home visit. We will assist you to establish a base that will be as beautiful as none before it and as strong as none that has come before it.