Solid wood flooring is a classic choice for homeowners. However, if you prefer a more contemporary look, engineered hardwood flooring could be the solution for you.

Both solid wood and engineered hardwood floors are extremely versatile and can be used in almost any room in the house.  Rather than better the decision will typically be based about which of the options do you visibly prefer and if this choice is in your price range.

Choosing the right type of flooring for your home doesn't have to be difficult. Especially with Nottingham Flooring here to help. If however, you do decide to choose you own flooring for us to install here are some things to consider.

• Measure your room carefully before purchasing any flooring. Make sure you measure the area from wall-to-wall and factor in some excess too.

• Choose a floor covering that will suit your lifestyle. For example, if you live in a busy household, opt for a thick, durable material that will last for years.

• Consider the size of your room. Is it big enough to accommodate all the flooring you want? Or are you limited by the space you have?

• Think about how much footfall your room receives. Will you be walking barefoot across the floor or will you be using shoes?

• Look at the colour scheme of your room. Do you like bold colours or pastel shades?

• Don’t forget to think about the way light reflects off the flooring. This can affect the overall feel of your room. This will be most common with laminate, finished wood and glossy vinyl flooring.

To figure out whether a specific carpet has the right attributes for you, will certainly need you to have some understanding of what aspects to look for in carpeting. This will help you appreciate why there can be such a breadth in carpeting prices although one carpeting sample can look extremely comparable to another.

So what are the characteristics of carpets that determines its level of quality and price? Carpet weight, carpeting thickness, textile selection, carpeting spin and strand shape are differences you will certainly find. Carpeting weight is detailed in relation to the complete weight per square metre. However, this can be a little confusing as weighty carpet can be impacted by other elements such as the size of the fibers in addition to the sort of fibre used which might not be suitable in high trodden areas, where a lengthy fiber once flattened down, will look quite unkempt. This highlights one area when picking a carpet - think about how it will be used you may love a lush heavy looking carpet and think it will look great in your hallway but it may only look good for a few weeks, maybe less, but would be ideal for your bedroom.

Vinyl flooring is an excellent choice if you want it for commercial floors. Vinyl is strong, resilient and hardwearing. It's also highly versatile and can be installed over concrete or wood subfloors.

Laminate flooring is another popular option for commercial floors. It's available in various styles and colours the final choice should come down to budget but most importantly the are and use of the floor.

Retail stores require a lot of foot traffic. As such, they need floors that are tough enough to handle all the walking and standing people do every day. Commercial grade wood or vinyl flooring is perfect for this purpose. Commercial grade floors quite often are made with a thicker layer of rubber underlayment. Rubber provides extra protection against moisture and spills. Commercial grade Vinyl floors are also designed to provide maximum traction and grip. This helps prevent slips and falls which clearly isn't what you would want for your potential customers.

Karndean Flooring is a range of vinyl floor tiles which are designed for indoor use. It is available in many different styles and colours, so you can find one that will suit your home perfectly.

It is easy to install and requires little maintenance. This means that it is perfect for busy households who don’t have time to spend cleaning up spills and stains.

It is also suitable for homes with pets, because it won’t stain or attract dirt like other types of carpet.