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Choosing between wooden floors and tiles
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2018-01-20
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With the rise in the quality of life and the advancement of technology, wooden flooring has become more widely known. This has led to comparisons between wooden flooring and traditional ceramic tile flooring. Which one is better?
With the rise in the quality of life and the advancement of technology, wooden floors are becoming more widely known. This brings about the comparison between wooden floors and traditional tile floors. Which one is better?
1. Comparative Analysis
Advantages of Shandong wooden floors and tiles
Tiles
According to the manufacturing process, tiles can be divided into glazed tiles, full-body tiles, polished tiles, vitrified tiles, etc. Different types of tiles have differences in performance, decorative effects, and the best applicable spaces.
Advantages of tiles: durable, cost-effective, and relatively easy to maintain compared to floors, as they are less likely to harbor dirt. However, over time, the gaps may turn black, and repairs can be difficult and troublesome.
Floors
As previously introduced, floors are mainly divided into solid wood floors, engineered wood floors, laminate floors, parquet floors, and bamboo floors. The installation work for different types of floors is quite similar.
Advantages of floors: they provide a comfortable feel underfoot and a natural aesthetic. They are also easier to replace compared to tiles, which is why many people prefer them. However, in terms of maintenance, floors can be more troublesome, requiring regular waxing and attention to prevent cracking, moisture, and warping. Of course, the price of floors is generally higher than that of tiles.
2. Factors Influencing Choice: Choose Based on Your Actual Situation
In general, both floors and tiles have their pros and cons in terms of price, performance, and maintenance. Additionally, there are many product categories for both, with significant differences in performance and price. Therefore, when purchasing, it is necessary to consider your actual situation and refer to the following factors:
1. Orientation and Lighting
If the room faces north or is a dark hall, it is better to use wooden floors.
The reason is simple: if there is little light, adding cold tiles will make the indoor environment even colder. In summer, it might be okay as it feels like an air-conditioned room, but what about spring and autumn or winter? Do you want the whole house to feel like it's in an 'air conditioning open' state?
If there are elderly people or babies, it is better to use wooden floors in the living room, as tiles are much harder than floors. If there is a baby learning to walk, besides ensuring the safety of furniture edges, it is better to choose a slightly softer floor.
3. Renovation Situation
The renovation cycle is 3-5 years. If you want to change the flooring material or style due to visual fatigue at that time, the differences between the two will be quite significant. As mentioned earlier, changing tiles is difficult and almost equivalent to major construction; changing floors is very easy and straightforward.
If you want to take the comfortable floor with you when moving, it is also very easy to dismantle and install it in the new home. As for tiles, just leave them for the next owner.
4. Daily Work and Activities
If you are a working person, it is better to use wooden floors. Most public office spaces use tiles, and after working for eight hours in a concrete city, why not have a little change at home and experience the natural feel of wooden floors?
If you often go to the countryside or outdoors, then tiles are a good choice.
5. Personal Habits
If you like to walk barefoot on the floor, it is better to use wooden floors. Not only does walking on tiles feel too cold and can lead to health issues, but the warm wooden floor also provides a comfortable feel underfoot. If you usually wear slippers, especially thick-soled cotton slippers, then it doesn't matter what you lay down.
In summary, when someone asks whether to choose wooden floors or tiles for home decor, the question is similar to whether an open kitchen or a closed kitchen is better; there is no completely correct answer.
Therefore, it is still necessary to judge based on personal needs and preferences. I hope this analysis helps you make your choice.
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