Making a decision between laminated flooring and carpets can be difficult. Below I aim to provide the points to consider before giving the final go-ahead:
- Colour or appearance that is desired for the room. Carpets come in a variety of colors, patterns and styles, whereas with laminates you have a smaller choice.
- Durability of the flooring. Laminates are easy to clean and are more resistant to stains, but less to scratches, they might prove to be a better choice with small children and pets in the house.
- Insulation of carpets are better than that of laminates, a carpet could easily make a room feel warmer.
- Cost could prove to be the main variable in the equation. Laminates can be self-installed, where-as carpets require professionals. Both the cost of carpets and laminates are determined by square meter. The actual product cost on laminates and carpets could prove to be similar, but the labour cost of laminates vs. carpets in South Africa are generally more expensive.
- Current floor condition could be a problem if it is uneven for laminates.
- People with asthma or allergies in the household may consider laminate over carpet, due to the carpet fibres that are released from vacuuming or walking on carpet.
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