Classic marble and stone floors are making something of a consumer comeback, but the effects of the economic downturn are still preventing many people dipping too deeply into their wallets.
Real marble and stone floors can be a very expensive - but stylish - addition to your home. However, both require a certain degree of expertise to install, and represent a huge investment.
For busy families, a wholesale changeover to stone or marble could well be a step too far. It's a similar situation for young professionals, looking to do up their home and then sell it on.
However, you can still achieve the look, atmosphere and style of marble or stone flooring without the huge cash investment.
Vinyl flooring is surging in popularity as homeowners look to add individual style to their rooms. Vinyl offers a huge range of patterns, colours and styles - with facades such as tiles, marble, stone, wood and even metal - and is available for a fraction of the cost.
Vinyl is hardwearing and durable, and often scratch-resistant, so you can be sure your new floor will not get damaged easily, and it's simple enough to use that you can lay your own floor without the need for specialist cutting equipment or a mason.
So if you want to achieve a classic stone look in your home, it doesn't have to be a huge hassle or investment - just go for vinyl.
The latest flooring news, courtesy of Floors Online.
Date : 27/06/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News