ground deep into the carpet if not immediately cleaned, and will prove reluctant to come back out. Pet stains can alter the color and leave an odor that can linger for a long time after. In recent years, a related problem has come to the fore. The fact the carpets retain so much of the surrounding environment means that they also retain allergens and have been blamed for exacerbating allergy related problems and asthma — not to mention their capacity to absorb water, harboring and hiding mold. These problems can be mitigated by frequent steam cleaning, but this at least partially negates the initial savings in cost.
LVT
Luxury vinyl tile has become very popular in the last few years. It is easy to install and comes in a variety of designs that can be used in any room in the house, I personally don't like it in the main areas but it is great in bathrooms. It also lends itself to design creativity as it can be made to look like any other type of flooring, wood grain, ceramic tile or tile. Maintenance of LVT is very easy and you are not at the mercy of water damage like laminate flooring.
CERAMIC TILE
Tile is one of the most durable options available. It will take a hit from nearly anything you drop on it. Should the tile get scratched, it can easily be buffed out. Tile is also highly stain resistant and still fairly inexpensive at $2-9 a square foot. Tile is also advantageous from a design perspective, as there is a nearly unlimited number of options available for creating eye-catching designs.
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