Product guide
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Product
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Price Range ($/SF)
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install prices
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Pros
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Cons
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| Carpet |
$1.66/SF - $6.66/SF |
$0.99 - 1.50/SF |
- Inexpensive
- Warmth and softness on your feet
- Good sound insulation
- Eco-friendly options
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- Holds onto dirt and allergens
- Requires professional cleaning for stains
- Difficult to install, Not DIY Friendly
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| Carpet Tile |
$1.99/SF - $4.99/SF |
$0.75 - $1.25/SF |
- Versatile and Easy to Handle
- Easy Installation - DIY Friendly
- Great for High Traffic Areas
- Many interesting design patterns and colours
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- Style and Wear Issues
- Irregular Wearing as Edges can fray.
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| Cork |
$6.99/SF - $12.99/SF |
$1.99 - $2.50/SF |
- Easy Installation
- Easy to Maintain
- Hypoallergenic
- Comfortable
- Environmentally Friendly
- Cork flooring reduces noise
- Can be refinished
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- Can Fade From The Sun
- Requires Stable Humidity
- It Can Absorb Water
- Objects Can Dent or Scratch Cork Floors
- Requires Regular Maintenance
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| Laminate |
$1.99/SF - $4.99/SF |
$1.99 - 2.50/SF |
- Inexpensive
- Easy to install
- Durable and Scratch Resistant
- Compatible with radiant heating
- Waterproof Options are Available
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- Low value for home buyers
- Can’t be refinished
- Photo patterns are repeated
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| Hardwood (Solid) |
$5.49/SF - $12.99/SF |
$2.50 - $3.50/SF |
- Can be sanded and refinished
- Luxurious look and feel
- Reclaimed options for eco-friendliness
- High value for home buyers
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- Expensive
- Difficult DIY installation
- Susceptible to water damage
- Prone to Scratches
- Requires specific maintenance for heat and humidity
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| Hardwood (Engineered) |
$5.49/SF - $12.99/SF |
$2.50 - $3.50/SF |
- Easier to install than solid hardwood
- More eco-friendly than solid wood
- Many types compatible with radiant heating
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- Not a DIY job for most
- Cost similar to solid wood floors
- Can only be lightly sanded when refinishing
- Susceptible to water damage
- Prone to Scratches
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| Tile - Floor & Wall |
$1.99/SF - $12.99/SF |
Floors: $5.00 - $8.00/SF
Walls: $8.00 - $12.00/SF
Backsplash: $15 - $20/SF |
- Many colors and styles available
- Durable
- Water resistant
- Eco-friendly options
- Compatible with radiant heating
- Scratch resistant
- Easy to clean
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- Expensive Labour Costs
- Difficult DIY installation
- Some types prone to cracks or chips
- Typically cold to the touch
- Can be slippery when wet.
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| Vinyl Plank (LVP) |
$1.99/SF - $6.99/SF |
$2.00 - $3.00/SF |
- Realistic wood plank or stone tile appearance
- Easy to maintain
- Glue down adhesive or floating snap-in option
- Long lasting
- Fully Waterproof
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- Surface can be easily dented
- Colours can fade with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- Certain chemical cleaners may affect the colouring of the plank.
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| Vinyl Sheet |
$0.99/SF - $3.55/SF |
$1.50 - $2.50/SF |
- Available in multiple price ranges
- Easy to install
- Highly water resistant
- Easy to care for
- Can be installed over existing sheet vinyl.
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- Difficult to repair
- Can tear if items are dragged across the surface
- Not recommended with radiant heating
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Note: Price Ranges examples only, specific products may be higher or lower than the listed price ranges. |
