Carpet and Laminate Flooring – Constantia Carpets – Pinetown, Durban
Choosing Between Carpet and Laminate Flooring
When faced with the choice between carpet and laminate flooring, there are a number of factors that may need to be considered. The first of these must certainly be the particular surface to be covered. While fabric would be a reasonable choice for use in areas such as the lounge and bedrooms, in corridors and on staircases, these are likely to prove far less practical in the kitchen and bathroom, for instance.
The synthetic, layered type of material with a wood grain or stone pattern could be ideal in the kitchen but although it is water resistant, it is definitely not recommended for use in a bathroom where splashes and puddles are an ongoing event. Even the minor spills that may occur in a kitchen should be attended to quickly although a quick wipe with a dry cloth or mop should be all that is needed.
Having determined the relative suitability of the two products in your chosen location, the next step is to assess your needs in terms of durability. In a family room where there is constant traffic and particularly where children tend to play with their toys, the comfort of fabric is desirable but it will also be important to select a more tightly woven product in the heavy duty domestic range. By contrast, to add a touch of luxury to dad’s den or the master bedroom, a more loosely woven pile would be quite adequate and provide the extra warmth and comfort underfoot.
The decision between solid surfaces and fabric is not always straightforward. Aside from those that prefer the Scandinavian style, there are some who, for health reasons, may need to avoid fabrics. The latter accumulate dust mites which, for asthmatics and allergy sufferers could be a constant source of discomfort and in such cases; a dust-resistant surface may prove to be the only practical solution.
If you are still in doubt as to the most suitable choice it’s worth seeking some guidance from an expert. Look out for Constantia Carpets, South Africa’s leaders in carpet and laminate flooring.
Contact Details:
Website: http://www.constantiacarpets.co.za
Tel: +27 0861 867 356 677
Fax: +27 (0)31 709 1460
Address: Falcon View, 7 Mountain Ridge Road, Pinetown, 3610
Email: info@constantiacarpets.co.za
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