Hardwood 100%. Carpet is so 1980s.
And your kids are getting older so I don’t expect them to ruin their floors.
And your kids are getting older so I don’t expect them to ruin their floors.
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We have all hardwood. I never find the floors too cold on the feet (and we're in Ottawa).
Aug 28th, 2019 11:56 am
I've never had a stain on hardwood, but I can't say the same for carpet. In my experience hardwood is far easier to keep clean.TuxedoBlack wrote: ↑ Carpet won't scratch and it's a LOT easier to get dirt/stains off of the carpet.
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Builder wanted $51 k for whole house hardwood. I’m doing it for $20k.sonajatt wrote: ↑ Hardwood.
If you opt for hardwood instead of carpet, isn’t the builder price better?
Also do you upstairs corridor hardwood to match your stairs. Bedrooms can wait or be done at same time.
Btw kids won’t hurt from hardwood.
Also before buying, do lay down the hardwood and walk bare feet, helps to pick the best for your feet and eyes. Imo bare feet exercise applies to all floor types.
Aug 30th, 2019 10:53 am
Looks like a nice big house :-)
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Sep 6th, 2019 10:22 am
We live in Ottawa and have a concrete basement floor and no problems with that. No carpet anywhere in our house.hhuggles wrote: ↑ No basement? And concrete underneath?
Carpet is most forgiving on an uneven surface.
The big issue is getting the floor as smooth as possible for any hard surface flooring.
The next issue is if there is a way for it to be installed over concrete.
I have heard of hardwood being glued joint to joint to create a floating floor instead of plywood between the concrete and flooring.
Personally, I went with luxury vinyl as it was a click system and had rubber on the bottom which reduced the noise transfer without having to use an underlay.
My other reason is concern with moisture coming through the slab which may cause swelling of the wood.
My plan is to get some area rugs made from luxury carpet. Less expensive then high end rugs but still very very nice under the toes.
Sep 6th, 2019 10:45 am
Wise choice, OP. Hardwood everywhere and use area rugs and playmats for specific play areas. Good luck!
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