[senior citizen]

Having had all three and knowing some of the pros and cons from years gone by, but not knowing what folks building new homes or buying resales in The Villages think is the best flooring material to choose......I'd like to start a poll of sorts.

We all know what happens to carpeting and yet it is soft on the feet, knees, joints, etc. and quieter.

Hardwood floors are indeed beautiful nowadays (not like the ones I recall from our first houses that needed waxing).

Tile is what my husband would want in the entire house, but although I don't mind that we tiled our three bathrooms up here as they are easy to care for, being the shinier tile..........the type of tile I chose for my kitchen floor is not easy to care for.......with all the coffee drips, grandchildren spills, etc., especially near the dishwasher area. I do have the steam cleaner.

He suggests using DARK GROUT......but I don't think that would look good on light colored tile.

So, opinions please........the pros and the cons on carpeting vs. wood floors vs. tiled floors in homes in TV.

I now wish I had put hardwood floors in my kitchen. But are they slippery???
Especially as one "ages in place".

Do THE VILLAGES new construction homes allow for "upgrading" to a better carpeting that might wear well? Anyone who has done this, I'd love to hear from you......and please tell me the brand of carpeting you are happy with. Height of padding, etc. Any help would be appreciated..........before we finally go ahead and decide to choose a model, choose a location and then get down to the particulars. Looking forward to our visit end of year.

THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL RESPONDERS.