Expert Advice on Home Improvement TV Host of Emmy®-Nominated Today's Homeowner® and home expert for The Weather ChannelDesign and Decor, Flooring, Interior Published 10/27/2006 by Danny Lipford
When choosing a new floor covering for any room of the house, you may find there are so many options available it can get overwhelming. By looking at all the choices and considering three factors - style, function, and cost - the job of getting a beautiful new floor is made much more simple.
There are a wide variety of styles of carpet available. In the past few years “Berber” was very popular due to its durability and affordability. Now there is resurgence in the popularity of a variety of shag carpets, deep piles, and a combination of both.
Price installed: $18 - $30 per yard
Previously thought of as just an inexpensive choice in flooring, now the new generation of vinyl floors are not only very durable but can add a real “designers touch” to your home.
Price installed: $18 - $30 per yard
Ceramic tile can also give you that “designer look”. The tiles that many are using are much larger, and are available in even more choices and evolving designs that can create an incredible floor.
Price installed: $6 - $10 per square foot
Whenever you are shopping for a home, one feature you will always see advertised (if available) is “Beautiful Hardwood Floors”. The look of brand new hardwood floors, or even newly refinished hardwood floors, adds an unmistakable quality and value to your home. Where the choices in wood used to be pretty limited, new wood floors and even “engineered wood” floors are now becoming more popular.
Price installed: $7 - $12 per square foot
Everyone has heard someone refer to laminate floors as “Pergo”. However, Pergo is just one of many companies such as Armstrong, Wilson Art, and Formica who make this virtually indestructible floor. The floating nature makes it quite simple to install, and the range of styles and colors is virtually endless - from simulated wood and tile to creative and decorative choices that will provide any home with an amazingly durable and beautiful floor.
Price installed: $6 - $12 per square foot
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October 6th, 2007 at 9:30 am
danny,this is not a comment but a question. last week on your show . the older guy helped another guy reinishe a wood floor by scraping, one WAY THEN SCRAPING THE OTHER WAY. then they took chains and pounded it then stained it and sealed it. i need to know the info on entire procedure for this process please.
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 am
Danny: My husband and I have 6 dogs in our home. During the day when we are at work they are crated. Our entire home is covered in wall to wall carpeting. Because of the number of pets that we have the constant upkeep on the carpet we wanted to remove the carpet and put in something that will hold better with our pets. What do you recommend?
November 4th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
I have the same problem! I also have a pool and the dogs (and myself) are hard on the floors. I have a concrete slab and there are a couple big cracks (about 1/4 to 1/2″ wide and there is a difference in their levels). I live in AZ. I’m thinking tile, but was wondering if I had any options?
February 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
We are getting ready to tile an 11 by 14 kitchen. We want it to blend in well with the living room. What size tile would make the kitchen look larger ? We were thinking perhaps a 14 square or 18 inch square. We need your advice.
How much extra should we buy to cover for the maintance ? Thanks, Lois
Danny Lipford Says:February 7th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Lois,
I would suggest using 18×18 in tiles and consider installing them on a diagonal. I would try to end up with at least 3-4 tiles for future use, if needed. Good luck.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Like wendy we have 2 dogs that have accidents that have ruined our family room carpet and will have to be replaced. we’re wondering about carpet squares. what would you suggest to wendy and us?
February 24th, 2008 at 6:44 am
danny.. great show ..love it and I am thinking of remodeling my home your web site has various ideas for home inprovement for the entire house and more…looking forward to learning more keep the show coming
February 26th, 2008 at 12:17 am
I am turning my attached garage into a family room with a pool table. It will be where we will spend most of our time and we have a dog. my question is what would be the best floor to install without laying a sub floor and we dont want carpet my wife likes laminate and tile but we are not sure if tile can withstand pool balls coming off the table. either way laminate or tile will be cold please help
April 5th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hello,
Our carpet was ruined by dogs and cats.
Now we have to replace it. What would you suggest for a household with 3 German Shepherds and 6 cats.
The present foundation under the carpeting is plywood. We have to replace the livingroom and diningroom and bedroom carpets.
Thank you for any budget conscious suggestion.
May 13th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I see a lot of questions, just like the problem I am having. I have an older dog that is having seizures and has ruined my downstairs carpeting. I have been researching different options, but everything I come up with seems to be don’t let it get wet. In a family with children and pets how do you keep flooring from getting any liquid on it. I also do not have a lot of money to spend so I need to make the right decision. Thanks for any input.