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It is undeniable that wood flooring is very popular. This floor gives a warm and natural impression to the house and can elevate the house to look modern, rustic. In addition, this wooden floor is very sturdy, can last up to 20 years with proper routine maintenance. Cleaning it is also easy, you just have to use a soft-bristled broom so that the floor doesn’t get scratched or with a vacuum cleaner . Another advantage of wood flooring that you might not expect is its ability to increase the marketability of the house. Hardwood floors give a home a higher design aesthetic, making the house a promising long-term investment.
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Unfortunately, wood flooring also has its drawbacks. First of all if you are not careful, this floor is very easy to scratch. You must pay close attention to the cleaning equipment and footwear that you use on this floor. If it’s the rainy season, you will find wooden floors make the house feel more humid. Not infrequently the floor is moldy and even mossy so it is slippery to step on. Moreover, routine maintenance of wooden floors is not cheap, it is expensive. So you have to prepare more funds for maintenance, yes. Then pay attention to the health condition of the family when choosing to use this floor. Hardwood floors can catch dust, pollen, and insects that are a source of family allergies.
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Ceramic floors are the most common floors used by almost all homes in the world. There are many advantages to using this ceramic floor. First, the price is relatively affordable compared to other flooring materials. Second, this floor is sturdy, can last up to 10 to 20 years even with minimal maintenance. Yes, of course the costs will not swell for floor maintenance alone. Third, this floor does not absorb dust or small particles that can cause allergies. The health of the family is also maintained. And for those of you who like to design a house as neatly as possible according to your vision, ceramic floors will really support your creative process. Ceramic floors have many variations ranging from motifs to shapes.
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Ceramic floors have a great back compressive power. Do you often feel sore quickly when standing on the floor. It turns out that one of the factors is this ceramic floor. Not to mention that this tile floor is hard and cools quickly. Imagine those of you who often use the air conditioner must come into contact with the floor that quickly cools down because ceramics do not adapt quickly to hot temperatures. As a result you are easily sick like a cold or flu. The installation of this ceramic floor is heavy because it must be done by experts and uses a variety of heavy equipment.
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Polished cement floors are now not only a trend for offices or cafes, but are also gaining popularity for homes. This polished cement floor does give a modern minimalist and industrial impression. This first floor is no less sturdy than the other floors because some are built solid only with cement, or cement that is shaped like a tiled floor making it easier to install. Maintenance is also easy, just sweep and mop it. As a result, the floor is not easily scratched because it was previously coated. And don’t underestimate the cement floor, because this floor is suitable to be combined with a variety of interior designs. In addition, for those of you who live in hot areas, cement floors will provide a cooling effect.
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Although it looks perfect, this cement floor also has its drawbacks. Just like tiled floors, this floor is hard so that it makes you less comfortable to stand for long. The construction also has to be done professionally because you don’t want uneven or bloated cement, right? Then the floor that is not treated properly can appear hair cracks. If it’s like this it will be difficult to repair because you have to fix everything, not just one part. Well, to keep it looking good and durable, you also have to regularly polish it every six months.
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For those of you who love an elegant and luxurious look, you will definitely choose marble floors to beautify your home. This marble floor is indeed made of natural minerals so that it produces different patterns. You can also use this marble floor in almost the entire house, even for the bathroom and kitchen. And because it is made from natural materials from nature, this marble floor is very strong, not easily damaged, and its elegant luster can last a long time.
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Marble floor installation is not easy. You have to be super careful because marble is very reactive to acids. If it is broken and damaged, of course you have to replace it with a new one and the price is not cheap. Marble is indeed one of the flooring materials whose price can make your wallet dry. That’s why if not installed carefully, you can lose financially. In addition, it is very unfortunate that the surface of the marble floor is usually slippery so that it makes you easy to slip, so it is not safe if the occupants of your house have seniors or children.
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For those of you who want an elegant yet natural impression for your home, the use of stone floors is highly recommended. This stone floor has a neutral color, creating a calming atmosphere for the home. With proper coating and care, stone floors will be protected from moss and mildew. You don’t have to be afraid of slipping either. The treatment does not need to be intense because the stone is very natural and basically strong against any weather conditions. Who would have thought, a house with a floor made of stone, especially natural stone, its selling power could increase. Yes, indeed this stone floor is one of the floors with high artistic value.
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Unfortunately the installation of this stone floor is not easy. Just to bring it home to build requires extra effort because it is very heavy. In addition, if you do not give the right layer, the large pores of the stone will more easily absorb water so that mold and mildew appear. And don’t let this stone floor get painted, okay? Because it will be very difficult to clean it.