Most Popular Flooring In New Homes 2018

Carpet unless brand new can raise questions.

Most popular flooring in new homes 2018.

Although carpeting is most popular in the midwest with slightly more than 50 percent share in new home flooring it s the least popular in new england claiming just 18 percent with solid hardwood the winner at 52 percent. Flooring trends change throughout the years as homeowners acquire new tastes and technology allows a larger variety of flooring designs for their remodeling project. Most buyers expect to see hardwood floors at least in the main areas says ted moore a builder at little harbor homes in marblehead ma. We have a 1950s house with varnished oak floors in most rooms.

A popular route to take with wood floors are the laminate versions she says. We are re flooring the kitchen previously linoleum and dining room carpet and because of the traffic pattern i think tile would be best. The demand continues for the luxury vinyl segment top quality resilient flooring with lookalike qualities that are increasingly difficult to distinguish from stone wood plank and ceramic tile. I see these oak floors as orange.

Consumer reports top rated options in solid wood engineered wood laminate porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Flooring finishes ranging from ebony to driftwood became very popular. Check out the best flooring from cr s tests. At 4 to 5 per square foot luxury vinyl products sit at the middle of the flooring price range.

Laminate is a thin piece of wood on a core that s made of something else. It creates structural stability so you have less movement in the floor and it s less expensive than solid hardwood. Take a look at the latest trending floors in modern residential homes to learn more.