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Originally Posted by Ohiogirl
I currently have tile in the kitchen and bathrooms up north, and hardwood in the rest of the house. In TV, have vinyl (high grade) in kitchen/baths and carpet everywhere else. Our carpet was an upgrade (looks like a short shag, not sure of the brand or name - came with the house) and after 5 years, and 1 good cleaning, it's in very good condition.
Even though I have sealed the tile up north at least twice with a supposedly "15 yr" grout sealer, it looks dirty and I think it's difficult to keep really clean unless maybe you clean thoroughly more often than I do. I don't think I'm a slob, but I don't clean the floors every week. A steam cleaner makes it easier but the grout still looks dirty.
Some neighbors in TV have put in tile thruout - I think they are sorry. Other neighbors replaced the vinyl and LR/DR carpet with a good grade of laminate wood-look flooring - doesn't scratch from dogs, looks great. I am one who always thought wood-look laminate looked like fake wood. This product has made great improvement in the last 10 years, and probably what I would go for when the carpeting needs replaced.
We are getting good about taking our shoes off when in TV and I like the feel of carpet on bare feet. I wear sandals/shoes when spending much time in the kitchen. Tile is hard on your feet and back when standing for very long.
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All good advice. My husband like the idea of the high quality vinyl.
We have also seen good quality laminates for the wood flooring as well as top of the line.........much improvement nowadays, for sure. Thank you.