Ideal Flooring Solutions for your Home or Office

If you are considering altering the flooring in your home or busy office then there are a few flooring choices that you can contemplate. There are types of flooring solutions that may not be suitable for a busy walkway such as an office reception, or even the kitchen in your home. This is mainly due to heavy foot traffic that leads to the wearing and tearing of the flooring, and within months it may look dirty, uneven or even crack. When you are investing in new flooring for your home or office, you will need something that is modern and stylish as well as long lasting and durable. Many lifestyle and modern living concept designers in Sri Lanka offer various types of flooring, which could be a tricky to choose from.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is an environmentally friendly flooring option for your home or office. Hardwood flooring features the natural bend and crooks of the tree it’s produced from, which in return gives the flooring a more natural look. Various types of trees such as Teak, Mahogany and Kumbuk are widely used to create hardwood-flooring masterpieces. You are most likely to find a variety of designs created with these types of wood across Sri Lanka. Due to its durability this option makes it an ideal flooring solution for your home or office. The surface is easy to clean and maintain, with less likely to wear off in comparison to other types of flooring.

Tiles

Tile flooring solutions are natural stone, ceramic and porcelain made, that look classy and never go out of style. The designs are noted for simplicity and decorative beauty, with each selection of tile adding a visual appeal and functional value to flooring options for homes and offices. Many Sri Lankans prefer granite, ceramic or terrazzo tile floors that reflect durability and style. These tiles are widely available in many designs from dark granite to dazzling terrazzo, giving a longer lasting flooring option with an excellent design choice.  Tiles are ideal for heavy foot-traffic zones and are easy to clean.

Carpet

Carpet flooring is the most commonly used option in Sri Lankan offices. It’s an ideal solution for office spaces, but not recommended for homes. It is widely available in a variety of colours and styles to suit almost any office décor. Interior designers often select carpets for office spaces based on the right atmosphere that needs to be created. Many carpets tend to wear off sooner if placed in an area with high foot traffic, and is therefore avoided in office receptions, corridors or storerooms and warehouses.  Carpets are also easier to install in comparison to other types of flooring with the option of using carpeting rugs or carpet tiles (making it easy to install into tight spaces).

Laminate Flooring Styles

Laminate Flooring is produced from a synthetic material mixed with natural origins to imitate the look and feel of real wood. It is the cheaper alternative for hardwood flooring because of synthetic feel. It is a widely used flooring option in Sri Lanka, and is known to durable with proper upkeep as well as easy to install in comparison to other types of flooring. Many offices and homes seek laminate flooring as an option, as new designs giving a sleeker look in comparison to carpet flooring and is a more cost-effective option compared to hardwood flooring.

If you still cannot decide, no worries! Interior flooring solutions are widely available across the island. Many interior designers offer flooring solutions based on requirements, and most requirements are based on the type of setting, home or office.