The Most Durable Flooring Options For Your Home

When shopping for flooring, homeowners must prioritize what characteristics and attributes are most important. For many, style comes first. They want something that looks excellent first and foremost. Others may place particular importance on the price tag. Obviously, they want something that looks nice too, but the cost of the flooring is what they are paying the most attention to. But something that almost all homeowners shopping for brand new flooring wants in their selection is durability. 

Durability in flooring is key to ensuring that your flooring lasts for an extended period and that you don’t find yourself paying additional fees for maintenance or on an entirely new set of floors just a few years later. 

This blog post will highlight the most durable flooring options for your home. 

Hardwood Flooring2

When one thinks of durability in flooring, hardwood is usually the first material that comes to mind. Hardwood flooring has long been the go-to choice for homeowners looking for something strong that will last indefinitely. 

Thanks to its ability to absorb and release moisture as well as its strength against chemicals and adverse conditions, hardwood can last for hundreds of years if properly cared for. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t need sanding and refinishing every so often. Still, with its density and ability to stand up to wear and tear, hardwood flooring is a fantastic & incredibly durable flooring option for your home. 

Tile Flooring

Another durable flooring option is tile. Tile’s durability stems from the way it’s made. It’s quite literally forged in fire, resulting in an inherent hardness that is almost impossible to penetrate. That makes cracks, dings, dents, and other damage uncommon when it comes to tile flooring. Also worth mentioning, tile handles water incredibly well. 

Its hardened exterior is resistant to water, stains, and humidity, which promotes longevity and helps protect the subflooring from dampness and mold. And should a section of tile flooring show signs of damage or wear, you need only replace that small section as opposed to the entire floor. We believe tile to be one of the most durable and aesthetically appealing flooring options on the market today. 

Stone Flooring

Much like tile, natural stone has an inherent hardness that stands up incredibly well to foot traffic, water, and general wear and tear. While perhaps more costly upfront than other flooring options, natural stone (much like hardwood) can last indefinitely if properly cared for. Just as rock or stone left in nature can continue to look much the same as time passes, so can your natural stone floors. 

As mentioned, natural stone is water and stain-resistant, in addition to handling humidity and moisture incredibly well. If you’re looking for a flooring option that is durable, stylish, and unique, then consider natural stone floors for your home. 

The Dolphin Carpet & Tile team is here to help no matter your flooring needs. Contact us today to learn more about the most durable flooring options available.