Ceramic Tile

• More durable and easier to maintain than vinyl or wood flooring.
• Glazed tile is made of clay that has been single fired at a high temperature, a process that makes color and shape permanent and a surface that is resistant to stains, burns and scratches.
• Comes with a durability rating from 1 to 4+. Class 1 is the least durable, while 4+ is intended for commercial applications with heavy traffic.
• Available in a variety of colors and patterns.
• Comes in many different sizes.

Hardwood Flooring

• Available in planks.
• Some types install with nails, others with glue.
• Popular types of wood are oak, maple, beech, birch and pecan.
• Has tongue and groove joints for a tight installation.  

Engineered Flooring

• A popular alternative to solid hardwood flooring. 
• The surface veneer is made of hardwood such as maple or oak, while tongue-and-groove strips underneath are constructed of plywood.
• Easy to install because it can be installed without a subfloor and requires no sanding or finishing.
• Usually installed by gluing to the subfloor, although some types snap together and do not require glue.
• The size of the veneer will determine the floor’s durability. High-quality engineered floors feature surface veneer of 5/32” to 1/8”.

Carpet 

• Usually constructed of nylon. Polyester, wool, acrylic and polypropylene are also used.
• Styles include level loop pile (Berber), multi-level loop pile, cut and loop pile, cut pile and sisal.
• Quality of carpet depends on the density of construction (the denser the better) and the twist, or how many fibers have been intertwined to make the yarn (the tighter the twist, the better the carpet).
• Use with carpet padding to extend the life of the carpet.
• Usually comes in 12’ widths.