If you’re ready to redo a space, what you step on is often the first step
“Good flooring choices depend on the needs of the room,” Riva says. “Flooring with details like veining hides dirt. But veined tile needs to match the rest of room, and a busy veining affects the room aesthetic, so consider that you might need something calmer.”
Tiles come in matte and polished. In large, high spaces, glossy tiles magnify sound. But they also make a room look bigger and exciting. Riva uses matte tiles in kitchens and dens, since they are more slip-proof. “Never use a high-gloss tile on the floor of a bathroom, unless it’s in small pieces, like a mosaic,” she says.
“Hatzolah members have told me not to put glossy tiles in entryways,” says Chanaya, an expert of wood and laminate. “People often run inside and slip on them. For high-traffic areas, get dark or medium wood or laminate in an oil-based finish.”
Tiles usually won’t scratch, but they are cold and can break if something heavy is dropped on them. Vinyl is kid-friendly, soft, and easy to play on.
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