Which floor covering?

[virgo]

Hiya

After some suggestions for my soon to be constructed granny flat: my builder says for low maintenance just tile everything: bedroom + living room + kitchen (open plan).

THis is Sydney so it can get quite cold in winter but hot in summer...

I like the tiling for living plus kitchen but maybe floating laminate/carpet for bedroom...what are the pros and cons?

 

[Aaron_C]

Carpets for bedrooms for sure....Tiled floors in bedrooms are just terrible in winter. As for the rest of the house - tiles are fine and low maintenance. Laminate isn't good because if water gets underneath it can destroy it

 

[Angel13]

The only thing I like in bedrooms is carpet. As for the rest tiles are ok. I also like bamboo, the tag line goes - sustainable, strong and stylish.

If you decide to go with bamboo, make sure you check on ebay as you can get it for a lot cheaper than going to the flooring places. The only thing is you will have to find someone to install it for you if you can't do it yourself.

Angel

 

[Focus]

Tiles can look amazing but the wrong tiles can also make a living room look clinical. I can only assume the GF is not going for a top end finish, then carpet in the bedrooms is totally fine. I personally like timber that gives a warm feel or tiles with rugs are practical in cold old Sydney